International Franchise Merchandiser

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

58d•$83,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Support global franchise partners with merchandising insights and analytics that strengthen their sales results. Champion company retail merchandising strategies to maintain a cohesive, seamless shopping experience across all global markets.

Requirements

Buying and Planning experience is critical. Must possess a strong understanding of the relationship between sales and inventory
Successful candidates would use their organizational skills to prioritize tasks.
Strong computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, V look ups, Pivot tables, Filters. Power point recommended.
Must be task driven and pro-active in executing responsibilities
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
3-5 + years of Buying and Planning Experience
Excellent communication skills in written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Monitor Franchise assortment placements at the sku, department and gender level and identify areas of opportunity or oversight. Communicate finds with partners and local country rep teams.
Assist local sales reps with management of on-order bookings, and delivery flow.
Work closely with corporate merchandising and planning department to effectively communicate brand and product strategies.
Provide merchandising assistance to our operations field team that fosters product knowledge and sales achievement for company initiatives.
Communicate merchandising and budgetary guidelines for gender, division, and category breakdowns as outline by corporate team. Incorporate modifications addressing local and seasonal product needs.
Develop and manage a reporting structure that will assist in sales analysis and inventory evaluation. Provide monthly / quarterly feedback to partners on high line activity.
Provide guidance on best buying practices with emphasis on core/ carryover and regular replenishment recommendations for sales success.
Respond and react to individual partner needs for product inquiry including availability, alternative product options, cancellations, and special requests.
Provide systemic training and educational on boarding for new partners.
Continually work to improve process while also actively participating in the development of new processes as needed.
Collaborate with Store design and Marketing to reinforce franchise participation of new initiative product offerings.