Divisional Merchandise Manager, Apparel
Divisional Merchandise Manager, Apparel
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$ 170000 - 210000
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Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-
SET STRATEGIC GOALS
Align strategy for Division developing and driving overall category strategy to deliver top-down sales targets and maximize revenue and profitability
Drive sales growth and profit attainment across the Apparel and Accessory division
Analyze category performance by conducting weekly one to one with the buyers and planners to identify opportunities for improvement
Set and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the division
ASSORTMENT PLANNING
Lead apparel buying team on assortment development curating a compelling and profitable assortment that meets customer needs and market demands
Ensure a balanced mix of core and fashion items across categories
Develop Key items and prepare comp reports
Ensure SKU count is on plan by tier and cluster
Establish standards for size curves and ensure rollups are to plan
Meet Category plan percent and units by gender and silhouette
Present Assortment to space planning to gain alignment on product placement
DEPARTMENT AND CROSS FUNCTIONAL DUTIES (MARKETING PLANNING & ALLOCATION)
Prepare and present product ideas to executive team (IE Sr. Director of Apparel)
Collaborate with the product
Meet weekly with Director of Planning and Merchandise manager to set seasonal sales and inventory plans
Develop programs for Tables Wall Bump out and fixtures
Determine Marketing/POP sign needs
Submit and follow up on asset requests
Prepare Summary review on Visual presentation for each set date
Handoff Visual for Tables Walls Bump outs and fixtures
Guide team to increase knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape
Work with product development team to create and maximize product strategies
Present assortment information to distribution
Provide clear directions on channel assortment tiers
Coordinate sample turnover for floor sets
PRICING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Implement a never out strategy for key products ensuring stores remain competitive in sizes and depth
Develop and maintain an efficient replenishment system to minimize stockouts
Review ATS and make inventory recommendations
Collaborate with planning and allocation teams to optimize inventory levels across stores
Review and address pricing issues and ensure timely worldwide price entry
Ensure order tracking and delivery communication
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-
Lead and develop a team of Merchandising professionals
Coach and train team members to achieve goals
JOB QUALIFICATIONS-
Bachelors Degree preferred
10 years of leading apparel buying experience
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Industry knowledge and relationships
Strategic planning and execution abilities
Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
Ability to predict and maximize trends
30% travel required
The pay range for this role is $170000-$210000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX) a global Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear apparel and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do delivering stylish innovative and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores e-commerce and digital stores and through our more than 5200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California with offices and distribution centers around the globe Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe inclusive and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race color religion gender gender identification and expression national origin marital status age disability genetic information military status sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by local state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for the job position to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
