Senior Manager, Merchandise

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive merchandise strategy
• Establish robust financial strategies to ensure profitability through product lifecycle management and achieving margin goals
• Execute product assortments and buys, overseeing the planning and management of omnichannel assortments within key business segments
• Cultivate close working relationships with Planners to align buying strategies and inventory management, collaborating on determining optimal order quantities
• Analyze top sellers and marketing impact, driving initiatives to support business plans and optimize performance
• Observe and assess sales and market trends, focusing on future data and upcoming trends to inform buying decisions and identify opportunities for innovation and growth
• Deliver engaging and persuasive presentations to key stakeholders
• Maintain fluency in industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain the company’s position as a leader in the retail space

Requirements

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 6-8 years of buying/merchant experience, experience leading a team of merchants/buyers, expert data analysis, skilled in Excel, skilled in Microsoft 365, proficient in PLM Systems
• Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of previous merchant experience, Master’s Degree, in-depth knowledge of retail merchandising, procurement, or category management

Behavioral Traits for Success

• Driven to achieve results that align with the strategic goals of the organization
• Initiative, sense of urgency, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions
• An analytical approach to decisions
• Ability to purposely drive toward results while problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others
• A leadership style that is goal-oriented yet motivates, trains, and engages others
• Learns quickly and thoroughly
• Effective delegation
• Willingly accepts accountability for results