Global Merchandiser, Denim Womens

About the role

The Global Merchandiser, Denim plays a crucial role in supporting the creation of product strategy and brand growth for the global market. This position collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to bring product strategies and visions to life.

Responsibilities

• Help define & lead global denim strategy on a holistic and seasonal level.
• Own seasonal sample and selling tool coordination, including distribution to global partners, showrooms, and key accounts.
• Strong understanding of marketspace, particularly as it relates to denim products.
• Thorough attention to detail in all product milestone deliverables including line planning, assortment building, hindsighting, recaps to cross functional teams, etc.
• Partnership with design and all cross-functional teams to bring product to life in coordination with the brand identity.
• Maintain and update selling tools as changes to line are made.
• Clear, concise communication skills when downloading various cross-functional partners on anything assortment related (updates, drops, adds, pivots in strategy, etc.).
• Maintain all seasonal reports / records (line matrix, change log, sku plans, hindsights).

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: At least 4-6 years of merchandising experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent
• Skills:
  • Strategic thinker who can balance high level conceptual mind set with eye for detail.
  • Strong product eye & knowledge, particularly in the denim space.
  • Very strong communication, interpersonal skills; high level of emotional intelligence.
  • Balanced analytical and creative abilities.
  • Ability to lead and steer cross-functional teams in product development life cycle.
  • Ability to handle multiple deliverables at once and prioritize as necessary.
  • Strong note-taking skills; ability to recap teams clearly and concisely.
• Internal Cross Functional Partners: Design, Sourcing, Raw Materials, Retail Merchandising, Wholesale Merchandise Planning, Wholesale Sales, Visual Merchandising