Jr Merchant Retail Women (6-months FTC)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co. you can be yourself - and be part of something bigger. Were a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit -and your future.

ABOUT THE JOB

You will execute the DTC strategy and build the retail assortment for your assigned geo in close partnership with DTC Merchandising peers the Commercial DTC team Planning Marketing and BX. Youll bring our execute with impact strategy to lifeensuring the assortment shows up in the most meaningful consumer-centric way. By reviewing product performance weekly youll take timely actions to maximize sell-out/sell-through and translate insights into future DTC assortment strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Align with X functional partners (planning marketing BX) to ensure efficient and impactful execution in the DTC stores ensuring assortment come to life in the most compelling and impactful way.
• Be the voice of the consumers and identify strategic opportunities to increase our fan base and engage with new consumers.
• Drive consumer right assortment and DTC segmentation strategies that will drive a profitable and sustainable growth for your respective markets and gender while building impactful Monthly product stories generating brand heat commercial opportunities in line with the big ideas of the season and SBP strategy taking into account market specificities and consumer targets.
• Provide an informed POV based on consumer insights market trends and product results for the development of the product seasonal brief identify gaps and eventually initiate local product development needs.
• Own the results (assortment performance and productivity) and analyze product performance on a weekly basis sell-out results ROS Sell-through drive the pricing strategy and monitor pricing elasticity to determine needs in season actions and future opportunities. Based on weekly sell-out performance drive action plan in close collaboration with trading team and take the learnings to inform future assortment strategy.
• Support Left to sell reduction in collaboration with trading team take in season actions to drive incremental business while reducing inventory risks maximizing sell-through while protecting the Brand equity.
• Implement the Execute with impact strategy in store in close collaboration with cross functional teams planning & trading team commercial marketing and BX team.
• Execute an effective Go-to-market strategy in line with Global guidelines by category style color price and flow. Assort efficiently with right seasonal & Monthly flow ensuring buy now wear now strategy maximizing sell-out and sell-through at full price.
• Maintenance of line plans range plans directive assortment PLM systems and tools management in collaboration with Merch ops and pricing / analytics team.
• Deliver the product presentation at internal meetings ensure an inspiring and consistent message that builds brand equity and strengthens Levis position in the market.
• Be curious challenge the status quo and explore new opportunities that can create significant impact on the DTC business for your market and gender helping to engage with fans and attract new ones. Analyze product performance to take relevant actions to maximize sell-out revenue.
• Explore business opportunities that can support the SBP support the Tops growth beyond graphic tees and fleece and contribute gaining market share in tops while strengthening our Denim leadership and driving a true lifestyle approach.
• Demonstrate LS& Co values and Merchandising signature behaviors (Courage Empathy and resilience) especially when faced with challenges.
• Develop and onboard the more junior profiles ensuring best in class induction process sharing your expertise and experience
• Be the best thought partner for your peers and continuously stay informed on consumer trends customer needs product performance and Retail KPIs to properly inform and adapt the product assortment.
• Be a true team player sharing best practices and onboarding newcomer create one team spirit and build strong relationship and partnership with your peers and cross functional stakeholders.
• Cultivate diverse and inclusive team culture create environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow share and learn from each other.

ABOUT YOU

• Excellent knowledge of merchandising in apparel market expertise Retail KPIs price and margin targets.
• Knowledge in stories layouts options management VM/ BX to maximize in store execution.
• Developed sense of fashion and apparel taste understanding different consumers targets.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills- includes influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates high degree of flexibility and initiative
• English is a must other languages skills are a plus
• Desire to work for a world class merchandising team.
• A curious mind passion to learn team player and a love of product.
• Proficiency with MS office applications (Word PowerPoint &Excel) and analytical tools (Power Bi Tableau)
• Willing to travel of approx. 10-20%

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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