Associate Merchandising Manager - Men's Leathergoods

• Manage the success of the department in collaboration with the Merchandising Manager of Men’s Leathergoods through driving seasonal business strategies that exceed financial goals within OTB parameters
• With guidance from WW merchandising, ensure key messages, master orders or guidelines are implemented in the assortment during buying campaigns
• Develop assortment in accordance with overall strategies, brand growth strategies, and financial plans
• Analyze selling trends and react with reorders opportunities and consolidations, monitoring the progress of sales and profitability
• Partner with Inventory Planning on timely allocation of newness to drive sales and sell through while prioritizing key locations and across channels for an omnichannel approach
• Perform in-season analysis and strategy proposal to optimize assortments by store and by channel
• Collaborate and coordinate special projects across categories during the buying campaign (capsules, holidays, buy now wear now, precious skin, caravans, etc.)
• Deliver both qualitative and quantitative feedback WW teams
• Review competitor activity and monitor internal and external pricing to raise opportunities to optimize positioning on key products
• Partner with regional retail merchandising team for product trainings, inventory support, etc.
• Enhance understanding of local market needs and segmentation by eliciting feedback through constant communication with both stores and regional retail merchandising team
• Gather regular feedback from stores in terms of sales, client profile, and client reaction.

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, Finance, or related discipline preferred
• A minimum of 3-4 years of relevant buying experience gained within a fashion and/or luxury environment
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Flexibility to travel with short notice domestically and internationally, 15-20% of the year
• Able to work a demanding schedule which can include on an adhoc basis evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and easily adaptable to change in an ever-changing environment
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong eye for relevant and brand luxury product
• Commercial awareness and strong business acumen.

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