Merchandise Manager - Ladies

H&M Group • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Merchandise Manager, you will spearhead the implementation of our merchandising strategy for your concept across various channels, including online, in-store, and emerging platforms within the region. You will lead a dynamic team of merchandising leads, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as Digital, Commercial and Visual as well as global counterparts in Business Units and Assortment Office to enhance customer satisfaction, optimize inventory, and achieve substantial revenue growth.
This hybrid role reports into our Regional Head of Merchandising and is based out of New York, NY, with the following direct reports: Merchandise Lead – Digital, Merchandise Lead - Retail.
Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities

Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Business, Economics/ Finance or similar
• 3-5 years of experience within merchandising, assortment office, controlling function or similar
• Previous formal or informal leadership experience
• Previous experience in product category management
• Knowledge in operating merchandising systems, tools, methods
• Strong in driving results and constantly improving ways of working
• Ability to link customer insight knowledge to commercial actions
• Deep understanding of products, stock and product lifecycle management
• Very good skills in MS Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently and be self-motivated while still working within a team environment and fostering a strong team collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptable to change, a strategic mindset
• Oral and written proficiency in English
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Inclusive, positive, open to feedback, willing to multitask and learn on the job

Responsibilities

• Be a regional expert of your concept
• Drive your concept - secure and optimize commercial product offer
• In-season and Post-season Inventory Management
• Lead & develop your team

Benefits

• We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
• We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
• You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
• We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
• You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
• We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
• You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, &Other Stories, and COS

What This Job Offers

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