Sr Manager Global Merchandising - Calvin Klein Non-Apparel

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Sr Manager Global Merchandising will support the Non-Apparel Merchandising strategy by analyzing and implementing a global merchandising plan to inform decisions on product, pricing, positioning, and assortment on a global scale. This role will be responsible for working cross-functionally on Non-Apparel categories, creating performance analysis and helping to optimize projective sales.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

Merchandising:

• Supporting the creation of merchandising tools for Non-Apparel
• Create merchandising plans for Non-Apparel and track all development, open market skus and production skus.
• Strategically build style/sku needs into one brand architecture
• Bring global customer and market perspective to the design and product development process. Thoroughly understands the different brand's target customer by tracking attitude and lifestyle trends.
• Maintain Good / Better / Best Pricing structure
• Analyze historical data and current trends to form seasonal strategy
• Ability to apply trend forecast and influence product during development process using both market information and Brand Filters.
• Collaborate with design and product development partners to meet costing targets on all products developed seasonally.
• Ensure the successful implementation of merchandising strategies by providing direction to design and technical teams.
• Create end of season analysis
• Attend strategy meetings and assist in preparing any relevant presentations
• Partner with regional merchants to align global needs in assortments
• Understand and align calendar needs for regions, design, and product development

Analytics:

• Maintain all category selling reports and communicate any notable sales/underperforming styles to cross-functional teams
• Meet with Regional Merchants/Buying Team on a regular basis to understand slow movers and best sellers; understand client feedback from selling to proactively make necessary updates on merchandising plans
• Create process for naming of products for efficient data capturing
• Ensure all calendar deliverables are met, and to make sure proper preparation for milestone meetings
• Track, and monitor progress of Hero product to strategize towards business growth and future development
• Manage/track KPIs on Market and seasonal hindsight

Sales Optimization:

• Drive Sales through assisting marketing and PR with proper product placement
• Communicate all end of season sell in reports to PR and marketing in effort to push styles that will have a large store presence to optimize sales

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:  6-8 years of experience in Merchandising

        

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Skills: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong business acumen, analytical aptitude and forecasting ability.
• Knowledge of Non-Apparel categories for Designer fashion brands
• Excellent attention to details and deadlines
• Proven ability to multitask in a fast pace environment, able to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrate strong influential listening, verbal, written and presentation skills
• Passion and enthusiasm for fashion and merchandising

Internal: Non Apparel Product Management & Merchandising, Non-Apparel Design, Supply Chain, Marketing, Legal, and Regional Merchants.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct: Associate Merchandiser Non-Apparel

         

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Strong understanding of various product costs, optimizing margins through competitive pricing and costing

         

DECISION MAKING: Own the market calendar and ensure team adheres to deadline.

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Must be creative and resourceful in making merchandise plans and product placement in conjunction with marketing teams. Must also be creative in producing decks for presentations.

ENVIRONMENT:  Fast paced, creative environment

,title:Sr Manager, Global Merchandising - Calvin Klein Non-Apparel,datePosted:2021-04-26T00:00:00.000 0000,@context:****Sr Manager Global Merchandising will support the Non-Apparel Merchandising strategy by analyzing and implementing a global merchandising plan to inform decisions on product, pricing, positioning, and assortment on a global scale. This role will be responsible for working cross-functionally on Non-Apparel categories, creating performance analysis and helping to optimize projective sales. Supporting the creation of merchandising tools for Non-Apparel. Create merchandising plans for Non-Apparel and track all development, open market skus and production skus. Strategically build style/sku needs into one brand architecture. Bring global customer and market perspective to the design and product development process. Thoroughly understands the different brand's target customer by tracking attitude and lifestyle trends. Maintain Good Analyze historical data and current trends to form seasonal strategy. Collaborate with design and product development partners to meet costing targets on all products developed seasonally. Ensure the successful implementation of merchandising strategies by providing direction to design and technical teams. Create end of season analysis. Attend strategy meetings and assist in preparing any relevant presentations. Partner with regional merchants to align global needs in assortments. Understand and align calendar needs for regions, design, and product development. Maintain all category selling reports and communicate any notable sales/underperforming styles to cross-functional teams. Meet with Regional Merchants/Buying Team on a regular basis to understand slow movers and best sellers; understand client feedback from selling to proactively make necessary updates on merchandising plans. Create process for naming of products for efficient data capturing. Ensure all calendar deliverables are met, and to make sure proper preparation for milestone meetings. Track, and monitor progress of Hero product to strategize towards business growth and future development. Manage/track KPIs on Market and seasonal hindsight. Drive Sales through assisting marketing and PR with proper product placement. Communicate all end of season sell in reports to PR and marketing in effort to push styles that will have a large store presence to optimize sales. Demonstrate strong influential listening, verbal, written and presentation skills. Own the market calendar and ensure team adheres to deadline. Must be creative and resourceful in making merchandise plans and product placement in conjunction with marketing teams. ,skills:analyzing, sales, strong business acumen, business acumen, microsoft word, merchandising strategies, attention to details, responsible, product placement, analytical, excel, sales optimization, outlook, merchandising, marketing, decision making, legal, enthusiasm, product development, competitive pricing, influential, multitask in a, brand architecture, kpis, resourcefulness, listening, product management, proficient in microsoft word, powerpoint, supply chain, Senior Global Marketing Manager, Senior Manager Global Recruiting, Associate Product Manager, Director of Digital Business Development, Retail Advertising Manager, Rotational Product Manager, Marketing & Communications Manager, Senior Digital Marketing Executive, Sales Operations Assistant, Supply Chain Planning Manager} Sr Manager, Global Merchandising - Calvin Klein Non-Apparel in New York, New York, United States of America | Merchandising at PVH

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