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TEMP - Merchandiser, Brand
Gap Inc.
New York, NY, United States
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The Merchandiser is responsible for driving and/or supporting the Merchandise Strategy to meet the commercial needs of the global/regional business. They will develop (in partnership with Sr. Merchandiser/MM), communicate and drive seasonal business product strategies that meet or exceed financial goals and the customer expectations. They will collaborate with their department cross functional teams and Sr. Merchandiser/MM in the development and execution of the seasonal merchandise strategy. Initiatives include assortment strategies, weekly business review and product re-caps, identifying business opportunities, Average Unit Cost Management (AUC), Pricing and Product Architecture, Test and Respond, and Market hind-sighting. This position is HQ/NY based and will be part of the Global Divisional Product Merchant Team and partner with Design, Production, Inventory Management and Marketing.
• Develops assortments aligned to overall department strategy, resulting in increased earnings.
• Builds assortments that meet global and regional needs – right time, right place, and right price.
• Identifiesproduct opportunities and expert in competitive landscape.
• Partners with Design and Production on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, AUC profitability and speed to market.
• Partners with Inventory Management on seasonal investment strategy by market to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected.
• Own assignment of flow and global tiers,season code, size model and time on offer at the style level and capture in the Omni PETE (assortment tool).
• Communicates seasonal strategies in a collaborative wayto key cross functional team to ensure innovation and financial success as a focus.
• Develops individuals; provides thoughtful and timely feedback.
• Communicate a point of viewregarding business and recommendations on go forward plan.
• May supportsample process which includes all aspects of Sample Management.
• Global Merchandising –experience in supporting the development and execution of global merchandising strategies.
• Financial Acumen –knowledge of and ability to impact financial outcomes.
• Strategic and Analytic Thinker – thinks strategically, conceptually and creatively.
• Vertical Retail – has demonstrated ability to work in vertical retail environment.
• Team Leadership-has influenced cross -functional teams.
• Dealing with Ambiguity-experience working through significant change and transformation.
• Drive Results– can demonstrate driving results.
• Collaboration-proven ability to work in an environment where collaboration with cross functional partners is a key focus and speed is crucial.
• Learning Agility– demonstrates an ability to seek new information, ideas, experiences, and is self-awareness
• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising or related disciple or equivalent trade experience.
• 3 years of Merchandising Experience
• International experience preferred