Merchandise Manager

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! Title: Merchandise Manager Department: Merchandising Reports to: Director of Merchandising, Candice Stark Location: Montreal, QC Who You Are: You are someone with strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You have experience driving business for a luxury brand and are passionate about fashion, trends, and customer behavior. Michael Kors is looking for a Merchandising Manager in Canada to manage all facets of a growing domestic and international business. What You’ll Do: Analyze weekly business to forecast and identify wins and misses for the Canadian business, share findings Provide action forward-thinking and deliver strategic initiatives to drive business on a weekly basis Manage inventory movement between Channels (Omni, Outlet, Wholesale) on a weekly basis Manage weekly markdown cadence, following Canadian calendar needs, while partnering with Canada wholesale where applicable Own pricing strategies both pre-season and in season Partner with other merchants, visual and marketing teams to impact business on a weekly basis Partner with field teams to collect feedback and execute strategies Partner with North America Merchants and Planners on Canada-specific assortment needs during buys Maintain and communicate Canadian calendar pertaining to holidays and other key promotional time periods. Perform regular competition analysis to identify future opportunities Perform monthly store visits within Canada Attend Market meetings 4x per year You'll Need To Have: Must have 4 yrs. experience in Retail Buying or Merchandising Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Computer Literate – Strong Excel Skills Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills Elevated fashion sense Energetic with can-do attitude and ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment We’d Love to See: Out of the box thinker Power Point and Adobe skills Proven ability to be strategic and tactical in a demanding, fast-paced environment MK Perks: Generous Holiday Schedule and Vacation Days Summer Fridays Health benefits Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace) Cross-brand Discount Collaborative environment Learning and growth opportunities Exclusive Employee Sales Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family) At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V Accommodations for applicants, including applicants with disabilities, are available in all aspects of the Company’s selection and recruitment process, upon request. If you require any form of accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at CanadaHR@michaelkors.com . Qui êtes-vous ? Vous êtes une personne dotée de solides compétences analytiques, d'aptitudes à la résolution créative de problèmes et d'une capacité à s'épanouir dans un environnement entrepreneurial. Vous avez l'expérience dans la gestion d'une marque de luxe et vous êtes passionné par la mode, les tendances et le comportement des clients. Michael Kors est à la recherche d'un directeur du marchandisage au Canada pour gérer toutes les facettes d'une entreprise nationale et internationale en pleine croissance. Vous ferez : Analyser les activités hebdomadaires afin de prévoir et d'identifier les gains et les pertes pour l'entreprise canadienne, et partager les résultats. Fournir une réflexion prospective et mettre en œuvre des initiatives stratégiques pour stimuler l'activité sur une base hebdomadaire. Gérer les mouvements de stocks entre les canaux (Omni, Outlet, Wholesale) sur une base hebdomadaire. Gérer la cadence des démarques hebdomadaires, en suivant les besoins du calendrier canadien, tout en collaborant avec les grossistes canadiens, le cas échéant. Élaborer ses propres stratégies de prix avant et pendant la saison. Travailler en partenariat avec d'autres commerçants, les équipes visuelles et marketing afin d'avoir un impact sur les affaires chaque semaine. Collaborer avec les équipes sur le terrain pour recueillir les commentaires et mettre en œuvre les stratégies. Collaborer avec les marchands et les planificateurs d'Amérique du Nord sur les besoins d'assortiment spécifiques au Canada pendant les achats. Maintenir et communiquer le calendrier canadien relatif aux jours fériés et autres périodes promotionnelles clés. Effectuer des analyses régulières de la concurrence afin d'identifier les opportunités futures Effectuer des visites mensuelles dans les magasins au Canada Participer aux réunions de marché 4 fois par an Vous devez avoir : Plus de 4 ans d'expérience dans le domaine de l'achat au détail ou du marchandisage. Diplôme de Bachelor au minimum Maîtrise de l'informatique - Solides compétences en Excel Solides compétences analytiques et créatives en matière de résolution de problèmes Sens élevé de la mode Energique, avec une attitude positive et la capacité de s'épanouir dans un environnement entrepreneurial. Nous aimerions voir : Une personne qui sort des sentiers battus Compétences en Power Point et Adobe Capacité avérée à faire preuve de stratégie et de tactique dans un environnement exigeant et en constante évolution. Avantages MK : Programme généreux de congés et de jours de vacances Vendredis d'été Avantages en matière de santé Mobilité interne au sein des marques Capri (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace) Remises inter-marques Environnement collaboratif Opportunités d'apprentissage et de croissance Ventes exclusives aux employés Cartes Fav 5 (remises MK pour les amis et la famille) À propos de nous: Michael Kors est un designer d'accessoires de luxe et de prêt-à-porter de renommée mondiale. Sa société éponyme, créée en 1981, crée une gamme de produits sous ses marques signature Michael Kors Collection et MICHAEL Michael Kors. Ces produits comprennent des accessoires, des chaussures, des montres, des bijoux, du prêt-à-porter pour hommes et femmes, des lunettes et une gamme complète de produits de parfumerie. Des accommodements pour les candidats, incluant les candidats ayant des incapacités, sont disponibles dans tous les aspects du processus de recrutement et sélection de l’entreprise. Si vous avez besoin de n’importe quel sort d’accommodement, veuillez contacter le département des Ressources Humaines à CanadaHR@michaelkors.com At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, wearable technology, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe and Asia, offering customers a seamless omni-channel experience. At the center of it all, is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle empire with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry, been honored for his philanthropy, and earned the respect and affection of millions. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 25 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. Continuing his philanthropic efforts, in 2013 Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products, as well as from other targeted initiatives, help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over twenty million meals (and counting) to hungry children. 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