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Director, Merchandising, Furniture, Lighting, & Fby
Fashion Industry Company
New York, NY, United States
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Company Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For nearly 50 years, Company's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.
Purpose and Scope: Develop strong design partnerships to drive brand vision and develop assortment with consideration of seasonal sales and margin objectives. Drive and manage all related merchandising calendar activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Know the customer target and advocate on his/her behalf.
• Maintain deep knowledge of industry/ market trends through business and competitive analysis.
• Recommend strategic direction for global merchandise area including focus for each category.
• Partner with planning/ licensees to establish seasonal financial plans.
• Develop and own line plan; work directly with design and channel to develop the line; select and rank styles, etc. with input from channels and regions.
• Develop target pricing with licensees.
• Drive process document and calendar.
• Drive product initiatives with design, from concept to timely design hand-off to factory inspection, installation at market and finally timely delivery at retail.
• Partner with brand planning on creating global assortment menus.
• Define and manage seasonal sku targets, commonality and efficiencies.
• Attend weekly WIP meetings with design, development, and production partners.
• Partner with Design and Production on seasonal margin objectives.
• Identify emerging idea/ growth opportunities in product lines based on reviewing hindsight learnings.
• Liaise with marketing team to communicate line plan intentions for broader audience.
• Liaise with creative services to ensure optimal execution of line at market Strengthen the talent of the company by developing capabilities of direct reports.
• Domestic and international travel to oversee product development execution meets line plan targets.
• Constantly be an ambassador of the brand to all partner including licensees and external customers.
Qualifications:
• College degree preferred.
• 7+ years of Merchandising or related experience, predominantly in home industry.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Company is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.