Senior Merchandising Manager

Job Details:

Founded in 1986 Watters products are sold in over 400 retail stores across North America & Internationally. We cater to fashionable, creative, educated brides between the ages of 20-35.

We are dedicated to exceeding her expectations with designs that are fresh and unexpected. Our mission is to provide our retailers & consumers with innovative designs to be worn for her wedding and special occasions.

Reports to:

EVP of Sales and Brand Director

Overview:

To maximize sales by developing sound merchandise plans that support Company goals for sales ROI and margin expectations.

Responsibilities:

·       OTB Management- as it related to DTC product and Wholesale sample inventory

·       Sales/Markdowns/Receipts/IMU/Gross Margin Forecasting based on current sales trends and planning

·       Attribute Planning

·       Summarize weekly, monthly, quarterly performance vs plan at brand & attribute levels

·       Style Count & Productivity Analysis

·       Establish & maintain style count plans by brand & channel type

·       Support buying & production teams with system and views needed

·       Seasonal hindsight analysis to help support design plans and future OTB

·       Support design/buying with attribute, sizing, price point analysis to help build new assortment

·       Investment Review financial recaps

·       Markdown & Promo forecasting, management & execution

Qualifications:

·       7+ years of experience in Merchandising/Planning

·       Some experience in buying or store management is a plus

Job Skills

·       Expert in command of retail math concepts and applications

·       Strong statistical and analysis skills

·       Strong communication skills

·       Excellent organizational, prioritizing and problem solving skills

·       Ability to work well within a team environment

·       Technical proficiency with Microsoft Suite Products, Excel/Sharepoint/Word

Education:

Bachelor’s in Finance or Business related degree preferred. A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degree are nice to have, but we are really interested in our total experience and professional accomplishments.

What we expect you already know:

·       Revenue, Margin, Profit against Financial Plans

·       Leadership skills – ability to motivate, manage and direct merchant teams.

·       Decision Making – assess data & situations making timely and appropriate decisions that are in the company’s best interest.

·       Problem Solving- dive into current business practices and find opportunities for change and improvement.

·       Strong Communication Skills- share information and give direction effectively and persuasively both verbal and written.

·       Strong analytical skills

·       Accepts and embraces accountability and responsibility.

Location:

Dallas Texas

Salary:

Competitive