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The Associate Global Merchant performs in the service of merchandising teams around the world to simplify tactical work and drive strong business strategies. The role has a broad view of the organization with access to many functions and can connect people and actions to ensure the product line can be delivered to market simply and accurately.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for the global personalization business including Jibbitz, accessories, bags, and socks, spanning all channels (retail, digital, wholesale)
Communicate with partners around the globe in support of seasonal strategies and regional needs
Responsible for auditing and actioning SKU-level assortments across multiple seasons
Carries out assortment updates in assortment planning system, O9, ensuring accuracy and alignment across all personalization categories
Will begin to analyze global selling reports for personalization categories across all channels
Identifies key insights and recommended actions to inform brand leadership and shape future assortment strategies
Supports the global merchandising team in the creation of product catalogs and sell-in tools for regional merchandising and sales teams
Supports accurate product and line data records by partnering with Master Data Management, Product, and Development teams to ensure on-time product setup, accuracy, and regular auditing
Leads the weekly add/change/drop process with Product Managers, Development, and Operations
Documents vital changes and ensure all items are followed up on for on-time delivery
Supports the personalization of product development processes in partnership with other global merchandising team members
Acts as a key liaison between Product, Development, Planning, and Regional Merchandising to align seasonal intent and execution
Demonstrates strong ability to multitask and manage numerous projects with competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of detail and organization
Implements, documents, and carries out key merchandising processes and calendars that involve diverse cross-functional partners
Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills
Connects with cross-functional partners globally that have varying levels of English language proficiency
Other duties, responsibilities, and projects assigned
Requirements:
2 years in a related field
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience from college or university
Demonstrated ability to organize, create, and document process
Ability to think strategically and act tactically
Ability to work with others and keep others on track for deliverables and deadlines
Desire to learn about merchandising, product, sales and/or marketing
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Flexible working hours required to accommodate global partners and meetings in varying time zones
Can work well in ambiguity and fluid in shifting from project to project
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage time and deliver accurate work
Strong analytical and digital literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
What we offer:
medical, dental, and vision coverage
life and AD&D
short and long-term disability coverage
paid time off
employee assistance
participation in a 401k program that includes company match
many other additional voluntary benefits
eligibility to participate in a company incentive program