Associate Merchandiser, International, Jv - Manhattan Beach, United States - Skechers

Skechers

Verified Company

Manhattan Beach, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

Understanding Product:

Daily and weekly duties:
Build and manage assortments across multiple Asia JV countries at omnichannel level
Review overall sales and identify growth opportunities within each market thru data analytics
Communicate effectively with JV counterparts to share feedback on missed opportunities and/or reorders as necessary
Strategize on seasonal line plan assortment by providing projections by outsole/category
Share vital information to Asia JV partners regarding product availability, sales samples, sales trends, key initiatives, marketing strategies and product direction
Key merchandising ambassador of corporate initiatives while maintaining a strong understanding of regional needs within Asia JV
Collaborate and communicate with VP
GMM of International, and cross functional partners within International Merchandising, Product, Planning, and Sample Teams
Demonstrate high level of quality work focusing with specific attention to details.
Ability to work independently, but also convey successful team building skills.
Run reports and produce sales analysis / inventory management documents across the Asia JV region
International Product Conferences (held seasonally):
Attend Global conference in our Manhattan Beach Showroom twice a year, extending into the weekend if necessary.
Build rapport with Joint Venture regions to grow and develop relationships.
Possible evening calls with JV partners due to time zone difference
Work with JV partners to understand their business focusing on key assortments and product on order. Make educated recommendations for styles that can work in their markets thru analysis of respective countries.
Become an expert in your lines as this position requires you have extensive product knowledge of a large volume of SKUs.
Present product lines to internal teams

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
NO

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

4+ years of Merchandising/Buying/Planning experience
Bachelor's degree
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 problemsolving skills and ability to execute
International experience a plus
Previous tradeshow experience a plus
Sales background a plus

The pay range for this role is $75,000-$85,000/yr USD

About Skechers

Skechers (

NYSE:
SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do - delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products.

Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 4,700 company-and third-party-owned retail locations.

Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.

Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.

The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.