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
· 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
Employment type
Full-time
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