FP Movement Product Merchandiser

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

7d

About The Position

FP Movement is looking for a Product Merchandiser to drive the growth of the wholesale business.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 10+ years of experience in buying, sales, planning, or merchandising
• Proficient in Microsoft tools
• Strong analytical skills
• Organized, flexible, accountable and self-motivated
• Passion and eye for product

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between omni buyers, sales, and planning to ensure we deliver an assortment that continues to expand our customer reach within the wholesale channel.
• Preseason Line Development: Partner with planning, buying and sales teams to develop omni seasonal line plans that support account needs taking into account history, trend, brand initiatives, white space growth and account needs.
• Work with buying, design and product development to build an assortment that fulfills lineplan needs and hits sales and IMU targets.
• Ensure we offer a differentiated assortment with unique go to market product strategies for our different account types.
• Work with buying and planning to determine account offering for styles within the range and assign unit ranking and intent to buy.
• Work with buying, color team, and wholesale visual team to pre-color the line into compelling outfitting and trend stories.
• Manage the go to market strategy front to back o Go To Market Tool Maintenance o Prepare Sales Team to Go To Market by Creating A Strong Preshow and Ensuring All Selling Tools are Updated o Prepare and Attend Market Appointments
• Maximize Inventory Effectively Based on Market Appointments o Review account feedback and projected buys to strategically adjust buys to maximize profitability o Ensure all account exclusives and adjustments are actioned on working with buying, planning and sourcing to adjust as needed.
• In Season: Ensure sales are maximized both in season and for future seasons o Review weekly sales recaps by channel, region, season, color, and category – incorporate key learnings into future product strategies and communicate OTS opportunities o Act as reference point for sales offices regarding product details, calendar, and deliveries o Manage to the Monthly Sales Forecasts: ▪ Work with buying and sales to ensure all styles needed to hit sales for each account are managed ▪ Partner with planning and sales to ensure forecast and inventory are managed in advance of OTB
• Manage Calendar, Process and Projects: o Ensure all calendar deliverables are happening on time and in a thorough and complete manner. o Manage off-calendar product requests, exclusives, and collaborations working to bring them to fruition. o Attend Monthly Style Review meetings, Buyroll meetings, OTB, Buy Reviews, Pre-show, and market appointments

Benefits

• URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees.
• Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more!
• For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees