Merchandiser, International

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an International Merchandiser, specifically for the Asia Joint Venture (JV) market. The primary goal is to support company objectives for growth and profitability within the International Merchandising division by gaining extensive knowledge of the Skechers product line, offering new ideas to increase sales, and analyzing the business to identify opportunities. The merchandiser will be responsible for effectively communicating product directives to JV partners through various channels, including 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 for assigned product lines.
Manage and communicate product assortments, inventory levels, sales reviews, and sample orders for JV merchandising partners.
Determine when to react to best sellers and identify growth opportunities by understanding consumer and product trends.
Consistently monitor JV regions to find growth opportunities and communicate these to regional merchandising teams.
Build and manage assortments across multiple Asia JV countries at an omnichannel level.
Act as a key merchandising leader for respective footwear categories, driving growth and offering efficient work processes to JV merchandising teams and counterparts.
Review overall sales/inventory levels and identify growth opportunities within each market through data analytics.
Communicate effectively with JV counterparts to share feedback on missed opportunities and/or re-orders.
Strategize on seasonal line plan assortments by providing projections by outsole/category.
Share vital information with Asia JV partners regarding product availability, sales samples, sales trends, key initiatives, marketing strategies, and product direction.
Serve as a key merchandising ambassador for corporate initiatives while understanding regional needs within the Asia JV.
Collaborate and communicate with the Director of International, JV partners, and cross-functional partners within International Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, and Sample Teams.
Demonstrate a high level of quality work with specific attention to detail.
Run reports and produce sales analysis/inventory management documents across the Asia JV region.
Attend Global conferences in Manhattan Beach twice a year, potentially extending into the weekend.
Build rapport with Joint Venture merchandising regions to grow and develop relationships.
Make educated recommendations for styles that can work in JV markets through analysis of respective countries.
Present product lines to internal teams at all levels.