Product Merchandising Manager - Women's

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

8d•$105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Product Merchandising Manager is responsible for the assortment architecture and development of product from ideation through commercialization under the direction of the Senior Product Merchandising Manager.

Requirements

Ability to influence cross-functional partners.
Build relationships based on trust & respect.
Ability to communicate product strategies verbally and in writing.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Strong comprehension of retail math.
Strong understanding of cost engineering.
Problem solving approach.
Computer proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), PLM (Product Life Management) system.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum 5+ years experience in merchandising, buying or product development.
Experience developing pricing strategies and assortment mix that supports Brand position by channel, sales tools and executing final product mix.
Strong understanding and sincere interest in the apparel business from several perspectives: retail, wholesale, ecommerce, international, athlete and events.
Adaptable with the ability to handle pressure and changing priorities with a can-do attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Build and support the development of Skechers Apparel product from concept to commercialization.
Support the Product Creation process with Design, Tech Design, Materials, and overseas partners to hit overall seasonal dates and cost targets.
Monitor the development status of all projects to ensure timely commercialization.
Monitor internal trend report to suggest style/color additions, buys, drops, adjusts, and reduces.
Partner with Senior Product Merchandising Manager on final costing decisions in relation to product development, ultimately responsible for margin targets.
Knowledgeable on product creation and be the expert consumer insights, wholesale and retail feedback, market & competitive trends.
In partnership with Senior Product Merchandiser Manager, create seasonal Line Plan, manage development communication, assign MSRP based on hitting outlined company margin goals.
Build and create exceptional presentations and selling tools to bring the category’s vision to life.
Support in presenting new product line presentations to sales, retail, international, and customers when needed.
Meet regularly with the retail & sales teams to analyze sales results, new trends, information from key accounts to inform quick response to market opportunities and continuous improvement of the apparel business.
Consistently review sales for wholesale, retail and international businesses and apply learnings to future assortments.
Collaborate with design on product knowledge for every season/event and relay information to marketing for creation of sales/marketing tools.
Monitor Skechers website for accuracy in photos and content.
Ensure all information in PLM, Garpac and Compass are accurate and up to date for every season/event.
Communicate all updates (Drops/Adds/Style Changes) and deadlines within each season to wholesale, retail and international partners.