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Analyze business and make recommendations on how to drive the business based on sales, history, and market trends
Partner with Merch Planning and Allocation on strategic inventory management to maximize sales and margin and minimize risks through markdown and promotional strategies, receipt shifts and changes and chase opportunities
Conduct first pass with planning to ensure vision of collection ties back to financial plans
Partner with Planning and merchandising peers to develop a balanced investment strategy by category and store level
Align on targets that are in line with department merchandising strategy
Partner with Design and Production to exceed IMU goals and ensure timely delivery of goods
Lead CFT to drive results and make decisions that support the departmental strategies
Demonstrate ability to influence key decisions makers
Build relationships through effective collaboration that contributes to a high performing team
Participate as a solution-oriented team member
Identify how current trends will impact future strategies and adjust as needed
Analyze LY information and market information to support strategy development
Work with manager to edit and balance the line in partnership with Design
Identify opportunities for growth and decline by classification
Ensure assortment supports department strategies and falls within brand aesthetic
Gather and collect information from competitive set including pricing, style, and key messaging information
Use information to make sound recommendations for department
Work with manager on pricing strategy/scenarios for the department
Collect competitive pricing information and recommend retail pricing and promotional strategies for the department
Requirements:
4 – 6 years’ experience in Merchandising
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Ability to take analysis into action, executes to timelines and provides timely solutions
Exceptional leadership capabilities and the ability to influence others across functions
build support and engagement
Strong analytical skills and clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong decision-making capabilities
strong point of view and negotiation skills
Clear understanding of brand, client, and experience
What we offer:
Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for individual development plus opportunities for career mobility
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities