Merchandiser, International Joint Venture

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

3d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Obtain an extensive knowledge of the Skechers product line you will represent for International Joint Venture (Asia). Support company objectives to enable growth and profitability in the International Merchandising division. Offer new ideas and solutions to increase sales. Analyze the business to determine additional opportunities. Effectively communicate all directives on product to Joint Venture partners via presentations, emails, and conference calls – both in person and virtually.

Requirements

Prior Buying / Merchandising experience required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to manage multiple priorities and timelines
Strong presentation skills to an audience of all levels
Advanced Excel and Microsoft PPT skills
Experienced data analytics and business acumen
High problem-solving skills
4-6 years of Merchandising/Buying/Planning experience
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

International experience a plus
Previous tradeshow experience a plus
Sales background a plus

Responsibilities

Become a product expert of your product lines.
Manage and communicate product assortments, inventory levels, review sales, and sample orders for JV merchandising partners.
Determine when to react to best sellers and identify growth opportunities while understanding consumer and product trends.
Consistently monitor the JV regions to find growth opportunities and communicate that to the regional merchandising teams.
Build and manage assortments across multiple Asia JV countries at omnichannel level
Key merchandising leader for respective footwear categories – bringing sound experience to drive growth and offering efficient work processes to the JV merchandising team & counterparts
Review overall sales/inventory levels and identify growth opportunities within each market thru data analytics
Communicate effectively with JV counterparts to share feedback on missed opportunities and/or re-orders as necessary
Strategize on seasonal line plan assortment by providing projections by outsole/category
Share vital information to Asia JV partners regarding product availability, sales samples, sales trends, key initiatives, marketing strategies and product direction
Key merchandising ambassador of corporate initiatives while maintaining a strong understanding of regional needs within Asia JV
Collaborate and communicate with Director of International, JV, and cross functional partners within International Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, and Sample Teams
Demonstrate a high level of quality work focusing with specific attention to details.
Ability to work independently but also convey successful team building skills
Run reports and produce sales analysis/inventory management documents across the Asia JV region
Aggressive sales approach is needed. As there are few occasions to work in person, phone calls and emails are essential to success in this position. The merchandiser must be comfortable with phone/video communications and in-person product presentations.
Attend Global conference in our Manhattan Beach Showroom twice a year, extending into the weekend if necessary.
Build rapport with Joint Venture merchandising regions to grow and develop relationships.
Possible evening calls with JV partners due to time zone difference
Work with JV partners to understand their business focusing on key assortments and product on order.
Make educated recommendations for styles that can work in their markets thru analysis of respective countries.
Become an expert in your lines as this position requires you to have extensive product knowledge of a large volume of SKUs.
Present product lines to internal teams at all levels