Manager, Merchandising Women's LTG
Christian Dior Couture, New York, NY, United States
Position: Merchandising Manager, Leathergoods
Reports to: Director, Merchandising – Leathergoods
Job Purpose
Responsible for supporting the Leather Goods team in managing the business strategy for the Americas Boutiques. Main responsibilities include reporting and recaps, supporting the buying process, product tool creation, competitive market analysis, allocation, and distribution of Women’s Leathergoods in accordance with total company vision.
Job Responsibilities
Merchandising Functions:
Review and complete weekly sales reports: Generate a variety of Excel based reports; store and business recaps, ensure tracking to sales targets
Manage and follow up daily on product shipping and deliveries
Communicate and partner closely with Retail teams to manage day to day product inquiries and present weekly business updates on Retail calls
Participate and share new ideas to drive LG business strategy
Assist with bi-monthly stock rebalances to maximize sales and sell-thru
Analyze the Leather Goods market monthly and prepare comprehensive recaps on competitive pricing, trends, market activities, and events
Create and manage seasonal launch tools: buy book creation, manage photo and selling tools, ensure client orders are filled accurately, strategically adjust allocations to match reservation needs
Support assortment for new store openings and pop ups
Review shipping reports to ensure seasonal merchandise is shipping on-time, and reorder replenishment is shipping in a timely manner
Manage and update replenishment levels by style and boutique level
Participate in 4 seasonal markets in Paris/Virtual Market
Assist in premarket analysis: by store and classification. Identify opportunities within each region. Present strategy to Leathergoods Team.
Aggregate boutique feedback before and after collection is presented
Assist in defining store assortment by product category and by store cluster
Remain positive, energetic, and organized while meeting tight deadlines during high-paced and demanding buying sessions
Review sales results on Advertising campaigns, catalogue and product highlights
Assist in markdown preparations (provide recommendation of styles to markdown)
Reporting Functions:
Prepare and provide analysis on fast/slow sellers and sell-thru report i>
Prepare and compile seasonal collection feedback for stores
Hindsight end of season (EOS) product analysis and recaps
Support Merchandising team on weekly reporting across categories
Skills and Competencies
Ability to deliver tight deadlines while being detail oriented
Effectively and professionally communicate with Boutique teams and Paris headquarters
Think creatively when analyzing the business
Excellent organizational skills and drive for results
Thrive in fast-paced environment with self-motivated mentality
Operate all systems and retail programs necessary to perform the job
Flexibility to react quickly to changing demands of business
Technical ability to manage merchandising software
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-starter and independently problem solve
Excellent time management and priority setting to maximize time effectively and efficiently
Perseverance and action-oriented
Requirements
At least 5 years prior Merchandising/Buying or Supply Chain experience, luxury retail Women’s experience preferred; strong working knowledge of Retail Math and Retail KPIs
Advanced Excel (heavy excel workload)
Ability for domestic and international travel
Strong knowledge of all other Microsoft Office programs, specifically excellent skills in PowerPoint
Profile
The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $110,000 - $125,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility. The salary offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Christian Dior Inc. offers comprehensive benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and short and long-term disability. Additional employee perks include, but are not limited to employee discount program, various paid time off, volunteer time off, holidays, mental health and wellbeing support, family friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services, commuter benefits, 401k plans with an employer contributions matching plan, employee referral program, and more.
Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.
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Reports to: Director, Merchandising – Leathergoods
Job Purpose
Responsible for supporting the Leather Goods team in managing the business strategy for the Americas Boutiques. Main responsibilities include reporting and recaps, supporting the buying process, product tool creation, competitive market analysis, allocation, and distribution of Women’s Leathergoods in accordance with total company vision.
Job Responsibilities
Merchandising Functions:
Review and complete weekly sales reports: Generate a variety of Excel based reports; store and business recaps, ensure tracking to sales targets
Manage and follow up daily on product shipping and deliveries
Communicate and partner closely with Retail teams to manage day to day product inquiries and present weekly business updates on Retail calls
Participate and share new ideas to drive LG business strategy
Assist with bi-monthly stock rebalances to maximize sales and sell-thru
Analyze the Leather Goods market monthly and prepare comprehensive recaps on competitive pricing, trends, market activities, and events
Create and manage seasonal launch tools: buy book creation, manage photo and selling tools, ensure client orders are filled accurately, strategically adjust allocations to match reservation needs
Support assortment for new store openings and pop ups
Review shipping reports to ensure seasonal merchandise is shipping on-time, and reorder replenishment is shipping in a timely manner
Manage and update replenishment levels by style and boutique level
Participate in 4 seasonal markets in Paris/Virtual Market
Assist in premarket analysis: by store and classification. Identify opportunities within each region. Present strategy to Leathergoods Team.
Aggregate boutique feedback before and after collection is presented
Assist in defining store assortment by product category and by store cluster
Remain positive, energetic, and organized while meeting tight deadlines during high-paced and demanding buying sessions
Review sales results on Advertising campaigns, catalogue and product highlights
Assist in markdown preparations (provide recommendation of styles to markdown)
Reporting Functions:
Prepare and provide analysis on fast/slow sellers and sell-thru report i>
Prepare and compile seasonal collection feedback for stores
Hindsight end of season (EOS) product analysis and recaps
Support Merchandising team on weekly reporting across categories
Skills and Competencies
Ability to deliver tight deadlines while being detail oriented
Effectively and professionally communicate with Boutique teams and Paris headquarters
Think creatively when analyzing the business
Excellent organizational skills and drive for results
Thrive in fast-paced environment with self-motivated mentality
Operate all systems and retail programs necessary to perform the job
Flexibility to react quickly to changing demands of business
Technical ability to manage merchandising software
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-starter and independently problem solve
Excellent time management and priority setting to maximize time effectively and efficiently
Perseverance and action-oriented
Requirements
At least 5 years prior Merchandising/Buying or Supply Chain experience, luxury retail Women’s experience preferred; strong working knowledge of Retail Math and Retail KPIs
Advanced Excel (heavy excel workload)
Ability for domestic and international travel
Strong knowledge of all other Microsoft Office programs, specifically excellent skills in PowerPoint
Profile
The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $110,000 - $125,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility. The salary offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Christian Dior Inc. offers comprehensive benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and short and long-term disability. Additional employee perks include, but are not limited to employee discount program, various paid time off, volunteer time off, holidays, mental health and wellbeing support, family friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services, commuter benefits, 401k plans with an employer contributions matching plan, employee referral program, and more.
Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.
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