Manager of Merchandising – Apparel / Fortune 500
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is actively searching for a Manager of Merchandising for our client’s Rohnert, CA area operation. This is a contract (possible contract to hire) position with competitive pay and a fantastic opportunity to work with a Fortune 500 industry leader.
Responsibilities:
Lead, motivate, and manage assistant level Merchandisers
Drive competitive outerwear landscape analysis to ensure seasonal and long-term product strategies are aligned with market and consumer trends
Align seasonal merchandising/product line strategy with the current and long-term vision of the brand and product
Achieve increased style/sku productivity metrics while optimizing for category revenue and growth initiatives
Actively manages the professional development of direct reports. Establish goals and performance metrics for the merchandising function and conduct performance reviews for direct reports, address performance matters effectively and timely
Identify opportunities to drive margin improvement
Assists in the creation of a product development strategy based on financial goals, brand objectives and consumer insights. Builds both seasonal and long-term merchandising strategies that leverage brand strengths and new opportunities for growth.
Leverages selling data and other inputs to optimize collection offering and drive efficiency within the supply chain. Works closely with sourcing and technical design to ensure seasonal and long-term margin targets are achieved.
Leads team in support of Sales and Marketing on product and brand launches. Ensures all product information necessary for seasonal product launches is accurate, on-time and delivered to the responsible recipients.
Leads presentations to sales team and major retailers. Solicits feedback to incorporate into future product development.
Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in merchandising/product management preferably in the Apparel industry
Bachelor’s degree in merchandising or equivalent experience
Practical knowledge of related functions such as product development, design, textiles, production, sales and marketing
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and comfortable in foreign work environments
Ability to manage and lead change
Confident and influential presentation and communication skills
Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration, interpersonal influence, and teamwork skills
Results orientation while exhibiting great creativity, energy, and resourcefulness
Strong project planning, organizational and time management skills
Experience working in a shifting and collaborative environment
Able to manage to deadlines, be flexible with change, drive to timely resolution
Strong mathematical and analytical skills and data-driven thinking
Proficiency in all Microsoft programs, Adobe Creative Suites, and PLM programs
*** Interested Candidates Should Apply Now ***
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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