Merchandiser - Streetwear

Description

Overview:

An experienced Retail Merchandiser with experience with data analysis, quick follow through, and extreme attention to detail. This position will be fully responsible for the management of our streetwear business. It is essential that this person is highly knowledgeable and well-connected in these categories and can run this part of the business in its entirety.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Manage merchandising for the streetwear business both US Dover Street Market stores and US E-Shop.
• Strategizing product distribution between DSMNY, DSMLA, and our E-Shop.
• Working within the Merchandising Team to ensure that order confirmations are received and Purchase Orders are uploaded into the system.
• General Inventory maintenance including management of transfers, RTV’s, replenishment and Purchase Orders.
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• Responsible for sending out weekly and monthly sell-through reports to the assigned businesses; coming up with a plan of actions to achieve the seasonal budget.
• Liaise with all suppliers, maintaining a good relationship and ensuring that deliveries are made on time and in a correct manner.
• Cataloguing new merchandise.
• Generation of regular reports to analyze sell-through and performance of brands and suggest actions.
• Control allocation & distribution of stock based on budget.
• Create buy sheets and upload purchase orders.
• Provide and assist with product assortment for visual merchandising.
• Liaise with global DSM offices for special orders and product transfers as needed.
• Notify Security and Operations team of product launches that require security.
• Generating reports in advance of the buying season and analyzing data to assist the buyers.
• Working with accounts team for invoice approval.
• Oversee Assistant Merchandisers

 Key Deliverables:

• Monitor the performance of measurable targets on a weekly basis.
• Planning and execution of product launches.
• Highly accurate stock system and its implementation with accounting.
• Work with Press team to promote product.

Skills:

• Highly knowledgeable and well-connected in the streetwear category
• Excellent Knowledge of Retail Pro
• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Office, etc.)
• Excellent understanding of the entire buying and merchandising process
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Attitude:

• A highly motivated individual able to manage their assigned businesses and converse internally and externally.
• A self-starter able to set the standard by their own professionalism and attitude.
• Must be energetic, self-motivated and self-organized. Willing to do whatever is required to get the job done.
• Decisive, structured and organized, with a keen eye for detail.
• Have the ability to work under pressure.
• Will strategize to drive the business forward.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degrees preferred
• Experienced and well-rounded leader with a broad understanding of ecommerce (3-5 years)
• Proven ability recruiting, building, and nurturing a positive team and work environment

Qualifications