Retail Merchandising Specialist

Retail Merchandising Specialist

Location: New York NY 10018 (Prefer Onsite but willing to consider Remote-must be local to NY area for training and equipment pick up)

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Work Hours: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM EST

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Retail Merchandising Specialist for Oakley Retail to support the execution of AFA (Apparel Footwear Accessories) and Eyewear initiatives within the Retail merchandising (product and visual merchandising) department. This role involves managing product allocation data analysis and cross-functional communication across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Special Projects End-to-End Process:

• Define product quantities and propose allocation strategies by store
• Create and manage AFA master data tickets and purchase orders
• Coordinate manual pushes and communication with Distribution Centers
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for stores including project rationale product descriptions selling points and Visual Merchandising (VM) guidelines
• Develop and distribute store communication documents
• Monitor and report on project performance post-launch

Ongoing & Reporting Responsibilities:

• Create VM guides for AFA drops and analyze performance
• Track Eyewear marketing campaign results
• Support training material creation for stores
• Manage field requests and ad hoc stock requests (marketing events and bulk orders)
• Conduct AFA analysis push actions and coordinate with Distribution Centers
• Generate weekly and monthly AFA reports
• Assist with markdown analysis and end-of-season sale support
• Provide performance recaps and ensure accurate documentation for all initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and urgent requests

SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED

Top 3 5 Mandatory / Minimum Requirements

• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability to urgent and changing business needs

Top 3 5 Desirable Attributes / Qualifications

• Experience with SAP
• Experience with Business analytics reporting tools
• Experience in master data management and purchase order processes
• Knowledge of product allocation strategies
• Familiarity with Visual Merchandising (VM) guidelines
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Planning Distribution Centers and Marketing
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Education & Experience (Unchanged but De-duplicated)

• Experience: Ideally 2 3 years in planning allocation or retail operations
• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Economics Supply Chain or a related field
• Flexibility: Years of experience may be flexible if the candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills adaptability and quick learning ability

Additional Notes:

• Prefer Onsite but open to Remote (NY local only) for training and equipment pickup
• Candidate must be able to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders
• Immediate availability preferred due to project timelines