Product Merchandising Manager - Women's at Skechers

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Apparel, RetailIndustries

Requirements

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
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
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 Director of Product Merchandising 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 Director of Product Merchandising, 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Assortment PlanningProduct DevelopmentTrend AnalysisCostingMargin ManagementLine PlanningMSRP AssignmentPresentationsSales AnalysisConsumer InsightsMarket TrendsCompetitive AnalysisPLMGarpacCompass

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Product Merchandising Manager role?

A Bachelor’s Degree is required along with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, or product development, including experience developing pricing strategies and assortment mix.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need strong analytical and conceptual skills, strong comprehension of retail math, strong understanding of cost engineering, ability to influence cross-functional partners, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PLM systems.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Does this role involve any supervisory responsibilities?

No, there are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.