Merchandising Manager

L.N. Curtis & sons•Walnut Creek, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our Merchandising Team. This role is responsible for maintaining our vast product database, managing a team, developing strategic relationships with vendor partners, managing the product portfolio, analyzing and sourcing categories to deliver the most competitive cost of ownership. This position will be on-site and may be located local to our Walnut Creek, CA, Salt Lake City, UT or Gilbert, AZ locations.

Requirements

2+ years of people management experience.
5+ years of experience in merchandising, brand management, product management, demand planning, purchasing, or related field.
ERP/PIM experience.
Strong aptitude for retail math and ability to apply mathematical concepts to pricing models, percentages, rounding, etc.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead and obtain results through others.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent in oral and written communication.
Strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations within the Merchandising department.
Create, organize, distribute, oversee and review work of team members.
Ensure product details including pricing, descriptions and supporting information are timely and accurately maintained in the ERP.
Develop product knowledge with team and communicate pertinent knowledge within the company systems and to other company team members and teams.
Maintain vendor records within the ERP to ensure proper pricing, contact information and supporting documentation.
Evaluate current inventory and sales trends overall and by locations to forecast recommended pre-season inventory buys.
Negotiate markdowns and returns with vendors to maximize product retirement.
Stay updated on all competitive situations for key items and react when necessary.
Analyze category to determine item selection and SKU rationalization to maximize sales and profits.
Oversee managed vendors with reporting, analysis and recommendations.
Work cross-functionally with other teams and leaders to maximize awareness and create 360 view of user experience.
Strive to continuously obtain new, improved or replacement products that enable the company to achieve its strategic product offering goal.
Work closely and cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing departments in new product offerings and development.
Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to facilitate and organize the product portfolio, ensuring it meets customer needs and aligns with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
Other duties as assigned by management to address and provide effective support of the company mission, values and goals.