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Company | Brick Executive Search |
Address | Chicago, IL, United States |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Category | Retail Apparel and Fashion |
Expires | 2023-07-06 |
Posted at | 10 months ago |
BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH has partnered with the fastest growing women's apparel , footwear and accessories retailer in the country . Experiencing store for store comparable growth in the high double digits, opening new stores quarterly , expanding nationally - and becoming a wholesale sensation - this company is seeking the best and brightest merchants/product developers.
Our client is seeking a SENIOR FOOTWEAR BUYER/MERCHANT
Essential Functions:
● Build and execute detailed annual plans (sales, margin, turn and inventory composition) that support the company’s business strategy
● Seasonal planning of open-to-buy budget in accordance with company sales plan. Reconcile receipts to OTB plan
● Develop, plan, and execute strategy for assortment and allocation
● Coach and mentor Assistant Buyers to maximize sales, margins and turns
● Leverage merchandising team's skills at recognizing new fashion trends, items, looks, etc., early in their life cycles; maximize these opportunities
● Understand and develop buying strategy for branded and private label
● Identify opportunities to increase sales, improve margins, optimize inventories, and decrease markdowns
● Compile and present financial analysis including category sell-through, margins and key product performance; recap and analyze business results versus plan
● Develop intimate understanding of the customer. Leverage customer knowledge for product development, category, assortment, and allocation optimization
● Ensure financial goals and timelines are met
● Communicate necessary actions to maximize profit/reduce risk
Qualifications:
● Minimum 4-6 years of buying experience and product development
● Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising or something similar
● Proven track record of merchandising multi-category, large SKU product lines
● Proven ability to synthesize sales data, customer insights, competitive and market trends, and market data into merchandising strategies
● Existing relationships with current or potential market brands and/or private label resources.
● Ability to recognize and understand the magnitude of an opportunity and respond quickly
● Strong technical aptitude, including advanced competency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to quickly master new applications and systems.
● Demonstrated ability to grow revenue and improve profitability
The Ideal Candidate Has/Is:
● Exceptional work ethic and motivation to meet strict deadlines
● Excellent written and verbal communicator
● Outstanding organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and diligent task follow-through
● Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast - paced, dynamic environment
● Highly collaborative, responsive team player
● Ability to prioritize efficiently in response to changing needs and situations
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