Manager, Merchandise Resume Samples

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New York, NY
Assistant Manager Merchandise
New York, NY
Rutherford Inc
New York, NY
Assistant Manager Merchandise
  • Assume responsibility for smooth and effective operation of all retail locations onboard
  • Supervise and lead Merchandise team, as well as training and orienting new hires and coaching and developing teams (i.e. guest service and recovery, product information, security procedures, etc.)
  • Inspect shops on a regular basis to ensure that merchandise is properly labeled, well-displayed, point-of-sale promotions are in place, and the shops are clean and orderly
  • Assume the role of Manager, Merchandise as necessary
  • Provide inventory management training
  • Balance shop sales, counting, receiving and pricing of merchandise on direct shipments and shipments from the Foreign Trade Zone Warehouse
  • Ensure proper documentation and notification to shoreside operations to any variances
Houston, TX
Manager, Merchandise Operations
Houston, TX
Koch LLC
Houston, TX
Manager, Merchandise Operations
  • Planning Directors, and Managers: Directors and Managers of Planning and Merchandising to provide data and analysis for their teams
  • Support vendor/supplier relationships for any brand specific products used by the aBS for e-Commerce fulfillment and Retail Distribution
  • IT: Coordination with VPs, Directors and Managers, as well as participation in the development/testing of new initiatives impacting fulfillment, distribution or logistics
  • E-commerce Managers: Managers of E-commerce and Client Call Center to assure fulfillment KPI’s, operations projects, and fulfillment capabilities are meeting / exceeding expectations
  • PLC Calendar: Maintain clear and ongoing cross-functional communications with our partners (Merchants, Sourcing and Logistics, etc) regarding the receipt and shipment of product through the supply chain
  • Transportation Directors and Managers: Directors and Managers to assure coordination of timely flow of products inbound and outbound to clients; managing day-to-day revisions to plan as occur in operations
  • Assist with data analysis to support planning for Holiday Peak Periods
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New York, NY
Area Manager Merchandise Presentation
New York, NY
Heaney, Hane and Emard
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New York, NY
Area Manager Merchandise Presentation
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  • Develop training tools relating to Visual Presentation standards, window standards, and overdress standards and maintenance
  • Visionary planning
  • Develop and monitor fiscal year calendars that capture timing and budgets for key Resort milestones and merchandise initiatives
  • Propose new ideas in the development of an in season testing strategy that supports current product trends
  • Cross-trained in both fashion and hardline merchandising
  • Partner with Visual Presentation Lead to ensure Resort locations are consistently implementing visual standards and guidelines
  • Initiate opportunities to utilize financial and selling analytics to influence new ideas and/or proposals in support of merchandise business strategies
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
University of Kentucky
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Skills Skills
  • Drives Performance - Holds self and others accountable to a higher standard to achieve results. Provides feedback, visibility and recognition to the team
  • Builds Relationships – Develops positive relationships: establishes strong networks, shows respect for different styles, and communicates effectively to a wide audience
  • Drives Change - Adapts quickly to changing situations with energy and a positive attitude. Coaches others through change
  • Shows Courage – A confident leader; willing to take on challenging assignments. Acts in accordance with beliefs and deals with conflict quickly and in a positive manner
  • Develops Talent – Builds a diverse and high performing team; provides feedback and stretch assignments to foster growth; empowers the team to make critical decisions; rewards and recognizes efforts and frequently discusses future opportunities and development plans
  • Drives Performance - Holds self and others accountable to a higher standard to achieve results; provides feedback, visibility and recognition to the team
  • Practices Candor – An approachable and unguarded leader that shares honest and constructive feedback with team; sincere with communication
  • Strategic Vision – Identifies strategies and objectives; provides clear expectations and shares rationale behind decisions
  • Work Experience – 3-5 years experience as a Retail General Manager, ideally in a big-box retailer or in multi-unit specialty retail
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District Manager, Merchandise Coordinators Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conduct market visits and quarterly performance reviews to coach and develop Merchandise Coordinators to drive consistent execution standards and sales results, develop relationships with account partners, and conduct competitive assessments
  • Set priorities that drive sales for assigned flagship doors and remaining district stores by collaborating with brand partners andanalyzing door level business results to recommend changes to product merchandising and real estate
  • Share "best practices" in order to encourage adaptation amongst Merchandis Coordinators
  • Ensure an upgraded customer experience is delivered through the continual updating of on-floor pan brand presentations by district team
  • Coordinate and participate in key selling events and non-covered blitz projects which align with consumer traffic
  • Provide customer service and drive sales through interactive selling techniques to our consumers
  • Leverage sales results and analysis reports to strategically manage budget resources and recommend changes to district territory service targets Appropriately manage all district resources to ensure budget monies are allocated to achieve the greatest ROI
  • Continually encourage creativity, calculated risk-taking and experimentation with district Merchandise Coordinatorteam in order to gain market share, outperform the competition, and improve personal and team performance
  • Provide consistent district feedback and quarterly district recaps that translate external trends, marketplace realities and industry knowledge into actionable insights and solutions that drive profitable growth
  • On a monthly basis, ensure all district changes in real estate (including fixtures and back walls) for covered doors within the assigned district and for all consumer segments are captured via the group portal
  • Provide tools and training opportunities toMerchandise Coordinatorswithin the district to ensure the delivery of seasonal product knowledge and seminars for all covered door sales personnel, for both Levi's® and Dockers® brands
  • Ensure seasonal photos are submitted as required
  • Build development plans that improve personal and team capability
  • Oversee the hiring, training, and performance of district Merchandise Coordinator team
  • Bachelor's degree (5 years combined college education and retail or wholesale work experience may be substituted for a degree)
  • Minimum 3 years management experienceinretail, wholesale or visual merchandising
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to analyze and interpret sales results, marketplace insights andtrends in order to create strategic, actionable door-level plans to drive business
  • Ability to influence store-level managers as well as district and regional managers
  • Skill at using sound judgment and diplomacy when eliminating obstacles for execution at retail
  • Excellent managerial, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven business and financial acumen
  • Self starter with a strong independent work ethic
  • Ability to meet the requirement of 75% travel within assigned district and stores, including some overnight travel
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Assistant Manager Merchandise Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assume responsibility for smooth and effective operation of all retail locations onboard
  • Determine extended hours to meet guest needs, proper staffing levels
  • Supervise and lead Merchandise team, as well as training and orienting new hires and coaching and developing teams (i.e. guest service and recovery, product information, security procedures, etc.)
  • Oversee selling of ship/island merchandise in fixed and mobile retail locations; product focus could include but is not limited to DCL specialty merchandise, onboard art program, duty free products, jewelry, and princess, knight and/or pirate makeover experiences
  • Inspect shops on a regular basis to ensure that merchandise is properly labeled, well-displayed, point-of-sale promotions are in place, and the shops are clean and orderly
  • Assume the role of Manager, Merchandise as necessary
  • Provide inventory management training
  • Balance shop sales, counting, receiving and pricing of merchandise on direct shipments and shipments from the Foreign Trade Zone Warehouse
  • Ensure seamless guest experience and operation in onboard Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique/Pirate’s League (Disney Fantasy only)
  • Ensure proper documentation and notification to shoreside operations to any variances
  • Document off-loading or transferring of the merchandise from the ship for customs
  • Prepare financial and computerized reports at the end of each cruise summarizing sales revenues and provide highlights of merchandise sold
  • Supervise and assist in cleaning activities to ensure USPH standards are met in shops
  • Coordinate sales promotion activities
  • Visit shops in ports of call; compare pricing and tax-free merchandise, and inform onboard Manger, Merchandise of the results
  • Proactively sell merchandise
  • Monitor and alter visual standards of display windows and shops as necessary
  • Facilitate department meetings
  • Spot check cycle counts performed by crew
  • Coach and develop crew as it relates to performance and future goals and objectives
  • Assist Manager, Merchandise to provide leadership for all direct reports
  • Actively participate in all Castaway Cay job responsibilities associated with position and line of business as directed by DCL leadership
  • Execute additional job responsibilities, as assigned by DCL leadership, based on operational need
  • Comply with all company set policies and procedures, along with all maritime and ship rules, regulations and procedures
  • Participate in Emergency Duties as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
  • Minimum three years recent retail management experience
  • Minimum one year recent leadership experience
  • Analytical business skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a passion and strong, ongoing focus towards exceeding guest satisfaction and sales goals in order to exceed incentive targets which impacts the individual, team and overall department success
  • Current and/or previous experience scheduling shifts or work schedules for a team
  • Visual and display skills
  • Be able to work a seven-day, 70-84 hour week with limited time off
  • Be able to adhere to Disney Cruise Line appearance guidelines
  • Enjoy working in a high-volume, fast-paced, guest-service oriented environment
  • Appreciate diversity among guests and crew
  • Ship and/or duty free experience
  • Experience and knowledge in fine jewelry, watches, perfume, cosmetics or liquor
  • Experience balancing and/or evaluating end of day sales and producing reports
  • Experience managing a large stock of product as well as the inventory of merchandise
  • Complete a pre-employment medical
  • Bring approved work shoes
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Product Manager, Merchandise Resume Examples & Samples

  • Progressive experience in product or brand management. (5 years)
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Consistently uses communications skills to influence outcomes
  • May require ability to work cross-culturally
  • Ability to confidently present objectives and desired outcomes to leadership and cross functional teams
  • Ability to influencing others without authority to get things done in a timely fashion
  • Ability to write compelling presentations and succinct emails
  • Working knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, assortment planning and inventory management
  • Ability to build a level of trust and respect amongst peer group. Recognizes the importance of solid relationships
  • Ability to resolve issues or debates independently in most situations
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Senior Manager, Merchandise Marketing Resume Examples & Samples

  • Merchadise ads to meet branding and/or sales goals and align the right message with the right audience. Balance the business and branding needs
  • Drive merchandise review and turn-in meetings in partnership with merchant and fashion office teams
  • Compile all data points from CRM, Marketing Analytics and competitive analysis post-mortems to create and distribute Marketing Directives to kick-off planning of forward looking Marketing Campaigns
  • Perform weekly analysis of marketing effectiveness and implement learnings into future projects
  • Manage marketing information at all stages of the workflow, from turn-in through all sign-off rounds to final proof read and release
  • Make the development of team bench a priority equal to sales. Carve our regular time for coaching and training. Take personal interest in care in career development of direct report/s
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Area Manager Merchandise Presentation Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide leadership in the creation, direction, and implementation of innovative Visual Presentation concepts and techniques that promote an exciting shop environment for the Guests and drives revenue
  • Strategize and create visual concepts/marketing to support enterprise segment and Resort-wide initiatives
  • Lead team in the development of budgets, while ensuring optimal use of available funds and timely & accurate reporting
  • Develop and monitor fiscal year calendars that capture timing and budgets for key Resort milestones and merchandise initiatives
  • Propose new ideas in the development of an in season testing strategy that supports current product trends
  • Utilizing market trend research, propose new merchandise business ideas that enhance the Guest experience and provide incremental revenue opportunities
  • Partner with all Disneyland Resort (DLR) lines of businesses, Theme Park Franchise Team, Global Retail Store Development, Walt Disney World Visual and work closely with internal groups such as planning, Walt Disney Imagineering, Resort Enhancement, Marketing, Entertainment, Store Operations, and Location Planning) as well as Corporate Partners (Disney Consumer Products,+ WDP, BVHE) to help create a fully integrated creative plan that supports key DLR merchandise initiatives
  • Partner with Visual Presentation Lead to ensure Resort locations are consistently implementing visual standards and guidelines
  • Develop core overdress packages and procure props for area of responsibility
  • Recruit, manage and direct the roles and responsibilities of the Visual Presentation Hourly Non-Union Cast Members and develop field Visual Cast Members to become “world class” in Visual Presentation
  • Develop training tools relating to Visual Presentation standards, window standards, and overdress standards and maintenance
  • Strategize Resort-wide 5yr strategic planning fixture fund needs and theming in partnership with Store Development, based on Merchandise current and up trending business needs
  • Communicate business needs challenges and successes in a timely and concise manner
  • Responsible for stage planning process - focus on key/high volume locations
  • Determine future yearly spend needs, re-allocating dollars as business dictates within current year, ensuring fiscal targets
  • Initiate opportunities to utilize financial and selling analytics to influence new ideas and/or proposals in support of merchandise business strategies
  • Logistics visual support for area of responsibility (in partnership with Visual Presentation Assistants)
  • Attend pre-line/final line sessions
  • Attend IDI as it pertains to perspective initiatives
  • Six+ years Merchandise Presentation background
  • Team player with positive attitude
  • Visionary planning
  • Creativity
  • Budgetary responsibility
  • Self-Motivated
  • Able to manage multiple projects
  • Able to supervise/direct staff
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CAD, VISIO
  • Cross-trained in both fashion and hardline merchandising
  • Team player/positive attitude
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism
  • Spirit/commitment to succeed
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Manager Merchandise Payables Resume Examples & Samples

  • Management of the overall payment process through our off-shore team
  • Ensuring timely and accurate payments are released on appropriate schedules
  • Cash Flow Forecasting of Merchandise Payables payments
  • Timely clearance of Trial Balance transactions
  • Timely issuance of Import Wire payments
  • Management of the Merchandise Payables escheatment process
  • Coordination of payments for strategic vendor payments and schedules
  • Liaison between Treasury, The Merchant team, and Payables for any vendor driven cash flow and credit line queries
  • Coordination with our banking partners to support check, ACH, and wire payments
  • Ensuring appropriate balancing of transactional data throughout the payment process
  • Ensure adherence to SOX compliance requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting of Finance with 3 – 5 years of related experience
  • The ability to summarize large amounts of information into key critical points for decision makers
  • Strong knowledge and use of standard PC software (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to draft proposals, project plans, and presentations
  • Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving, analytical skills, and planning skills
  • Ability to speak publically in an engaging fashion
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
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Manager, Merchandise Solutions Resume Examples & Samples

  • Hire, lead, manage, coach and develop a quality team including succession planning and regular performance reviews which address personal growth and development and foster a productive, focused and engaged team
  • Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams
  • Direct efforts to resolve highly technical and complex incidents/ business problems to resolve incidents
  • Ensure first level support is maintained to the business partners
  • Prepare and present information and recommendations to executive team
  • Direct the development and designs for integrated solutions within a broad project context
  • Review documents of others; strategize to automate processes and create efficiencies
  • Establish successful working and support relationships with cross-functional leaders, associates, and consultants
  • Serve as a Lead on projects
  • Function as a highly regarded subject matter expert with a wide breadth of knowledge across functions within their area
  • Craft and contribute to the development of long-range strategies
  • 7+ years’ experience in Microsoft Office including MS Access
  • 7+ years’ experience in JDA applications required
  • 10+ Previous experience in retail required
  • Project Management a plus
  • Prior planning experience a plus
  • Management Experience
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Manager, Merchandise Operations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Management of the POM team
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required
  • 5-7 years of experience in planning, allocation, financial analysis, and/or buying
  • Management experience and/or strong leadership skills
  • Personally driven and highly motivated with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
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Program Manager, Merchandise Marketing Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identify and scope campaign opportunities to support merchandising and business development, including campaigns for the launch of new vendors and categories, special sales events, and seasonal marketing
  • Execute on all campaigns from concept to execution to analysis/insights, including determining the right channels (email, push, website, etc.) and tactics as well as the right audiences
  • Work closely with merchandising, technology, design, and marketing to team to deliver great customer experiences backed by business results
  • Communicate progress and status of ongoing campaigns, as well as follow-up on insights and next steps upon campaign completion
  • Manage the merchandising marketing campaign calendar
  • Define and execute test strategies to increase engagement across merchandising campaigns
  • Compile, analyze and track data to aid in decision making and optimization of future campaigns and programs
  • Contribute to the development of zulily’s overall campaign marketing strategy and processes
  • 5-7 years of retail, e-commerce, digital marketing, or related technology experience required
  • Experience with marketing channels including email, mobile, and digital marketing
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Strong analytical background and aptitude
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment
  • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple opportunities and spend time on work that will make a meaningful impact on the business
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Senior Manager, Merchandise Resume Examples & Samples

  • Create a vision for the consumer by bringing together Brand creative, Marketing initiatives, UX, and product. Tie together brand initiatives and selling product while delivering a unique value proposition to the customer. Define the value proposition and answer ‘why TBL.com?’. Partner with Marketing to ensure a seamless experience from Brand advertising through the entire site experience
  • Define and manage a seasonal, monthly, and weekly site content calendar in partnership with buying and marketing to ensure freshness, relevancy, and the appropriate balance of commerce and brand story telling. Manage the briefing, planning, requesting, publishing and measurement processes with internal and external partners
  • Oversee the photo content budget and strategy (alt shots, on model, Shop the Look, location, missing images, etc..). Partner with Brand, Marketing, EU Ecom, and Wholesale to identify opportunities to collaborate on images
  • Optimize on-site search and cross-sells to drive conversion
  • Lead a team of merchandisers and a copywriter that actively optimizes product placement and proposes new merchandise strategies to engage the consumer and grow profitable sales
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Manager, Merchandise Insights & Analytics Resume Examples & Samples

  • Proactively identify trends and opportunities with sales, shipments, and margin, resulting in actionable insights and recommendations to Merchandising teams to influence results
  • Develop a deep understanding of major performance drivers and partner with decision makers in the development of action plans to meet financial goals and mitigate risks
  • Participate in strategy and planning meetings with the merchandising team to support ongoing business decisions
  • As a subject matter expert, provide expertise on large or enterprise-wide projects and finance initiatives which impact the business unit
  • Support the preparation of annual budget, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and monitor results versus budget/forecast
  • Develop a high performing team by ensuring every analyst has clearly defined objectives, understands expectations, and is accountable for delivering results
  • Participate in special projects as required
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a managerial role leading a team of finance professionals
  • Superior analytical skills with an understanding of cause and affect financials
  • Highly driven with an exceptionally strong work ethic and customer focus
  • Extensive working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Access
  • Able to influence through logic and persuasion and navigate ambiguity
  • Proven ability to translate and communicate financial information to non-finance business partners in a manner that can derive actionable insights
  • Admirable time management and self-management skills
  • Professional financial designation (CFA, CPA) is considered an asset
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Manager Merchandise Operations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Help define, drive and deliver key strategic profit improvement priorities in the areas of strategy, pricing, costing and vendor negotiations
  • Identify and help deliver on business process opportunities
  • Project manage key strategic initiatives – multiple week/month projects that encompass the entire business
  • Manage and deliver and key analytical frameworks and requests
  • Manage a team of analysts
  • 5+ years of wide ranging cross-functional experience
  • MBA or equivalent experience preferred
  • Expertise in analytics and problem solving
  • Must be capable of both high level framing and detailed analysis of complex business questions
  • Comfortable with high degree of autonomy while working in a fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environment
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Experience in taking complex business questions or requirements and delivering both the plan and driving execution
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and drive to deliver results
  • Program/project management experience desired
  • A team player
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Assistant Manager Merchandise Resume Examples & Samples

  • Omnichannel /Stock/Replenishment / Pricing & Signing - Owns the jcp.com orders process. Ensures door to floor and replenishment processes are executed per company guidance. Ensures the timely execution of all promotional and clearance signing as well as the completion of price change ticketing per company direction
  • General Operations – Accountable for scheduling store support resources and managing payroll budget. Oversees associate HR tasks in compliance with state laws and company policies. Partners with Loss Prevention and models behavior that will help meet store shrinkage plan. Owns Inventory Management Processes, and oversees all Cash Office functions. Actively engages the custodial and facilities maintenance team to ensure daily cleanliness, maintenance and safety standards are met
  • Team Development - Drives the development and training of all associates. Coaches in the moment; addresses performance issues and plans
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Manager, Merchandise Finance Resume Examples & Samples

  • The manager is THE conduit of business performance optimization from the perspective of the CFO and VP of Planning & Analysis to the Merchandising organizations on most matters that are objectively measurable
  • Provide the organization and business partners with on-going financial analytics to identify opportunities and risks to the operating business
  • Deliver financial modeling, guidance, and counseling to executive members related to strategic projects. Analyze and forecast sales and cost of sales by business line
  • Work closely with Merchant team and cross-functional partners to understand business issues and recommend solutions that drive profitable growth
  • Support the seasonal and annual planning process by partnering with Planning and Allocations on target setting for Merchandise divisions (Sales, Inventory, Gross Margin and Turnover), and reviewing merchant plans for financial viability, calling our risks and opportunities
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Senior Manager, Merchandise Operations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with leaders to promote a positive customer experience through effective execution of merchandising standards
  • Direct all activities related to MAP, replenishment and PCN execution. Ensure divisional inventories are conducted as per the corporate calendar. Identify discrepancies, issues, and develop and implement changes as required to ensure ongoing process improvements
  • Ensure presentation of merchandise is maintained throughout the store, including fitting rooms and back rooms and lead teams to execute the ‘close-new’ process
  • Drive flawless execution of corporate initiatives to ensure resources are used effectively in all operational processes
  • Ensure all in-store events are communicated and collaborate with other leaders and teams to implement these events effectively. Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies and make recommendations for improvements as appropriate
  • Support and develop leaders through an effective performance management program providing clear goals, coaching, training and positive recognition as well as timely, meaningful performance reviews
  • Participate in the recruitment and selection of new associates for designated areas
  • Ensure all associates work in compliance with all laws and regulations and attend and complete all required health and safety training, report all accidents and take every precaution reasonable to ensure personal safety and the safety of others and perform other duties as required
  • At least 2 years of experience working as a Merchandise Presentation Manager or a similar role
  • At least 1 year of experience working as a Merchandise Flow Manager or a role of similar capacity
  • Community College Degree or Certification (3 year) in Retail, Marketing or Business Administration
  • Strong understanding of basic financial concepts and business planning
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
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Manager, Merchandise Product Development Resume Examples & Samples

  • Leadership/Staff Development – manages a team of buyers to achieve the vision and objectives set forth by the department. Responsible for developing Product Development staff through individual development plans
  • Store Profiling – responsible for defining and documenting the brand essence for all stores – theme parks, hotels, product assortments and floor plans for locations
  • Product Development – creates multiple department plans for innovative product. Leads the team in seeking business trends. Responsible for managing assigned programs that coordinate the Hardlines and Softlines teams category assignments
  • Financial – responsible for managing specific categories budgets. Analyze assortment plans to achieve maximum efficiencies
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Manager, Merchandise Resume Examples & Samples

  • Understands financial metrics to analyze multiple businesses & can make recommendations on how to drive each business based on sales, history & market trends
  • Aligns with planning on seasonal receipt plans by dept that support merchandise strategies, penetration shifts between core & fashion & climate/store tiering opportunities in order to deliver topline results
  • Ability to develop & drive dept strategies for each business. Analyzes LY info. as well as current market to support strategy development. Identifies how current trend will impact future results and adjusts as needed
  • Partners with manager on categories to grow & decline based on identified opportunities keeping in mind sku counts & store space/fixturing limitations. Focus and stand for the important and meaningful segments of each business by store tier and climate profile
  • Leads their teams to drive results at the department level. Provides timely direction and clear communication to all team members. Builds relationships through effective collaboration & participles as a solution oriented team member
  • Works in partnership with design to edit and assort the line, ensuring product supports dept strategies and falls within brand aesthetic
  • Understands competitive set, including pricing, style & key messaging and uses knowledge to make sound recommendations for depts
  • Cultivate talent & mentor direct reports– conduct timely coaching sessions to provide feedback regarding growth & development for next level position
  • Clearly communicate expectations and implications. Ensure the team has all the tools needed to deliver on their responsibilities
  • Demonstrate ability to manage up, down and across with successful results
  • BA degree, preferably in Merchandising/Buying
  • Experience in Women’s product management
  • 7 – 9 years related merchandising/ buying experience
  • Experience in managing at least 2 direct reports (at least one merchant)
  • Strong analytic skills
  • Ability to manage direct reports and drive results through others
  • Ability to travel, if needed
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Manager, Merchandise Operations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide the leadership necessary to support the Merchandise Analyst team on all projects and initiatives that will support the visibility of ANN product through the aBS Supply Chain
  • Support and improve business processes to ensure accurate inventory between the aBS and ANN Inc.’s system of record
  • Support and improve processes / systems required to retain category leadership and create operational capabilities which are responsive to our business needs
  • Highlight issues and seek for resolution to ensure flow of product through the supply chain and to the store/client
  • Support developed Supply Chain Strategies for key business initiatives intended to maximize sell through and margins at the retail level
  • Work to coordinate with aBS the execution of tasks that will satisfy division specific requests to meet evolving requirements for right product, right place, and right time
  • Report KPI performance to ANN and partner with aBS to ensure compliance of key metrics
  • Communicate risks and provide tactical solutions to the Director, Merchandise Operations
  • Support Holiday planning initiatives and support shipment strategy during peak that ensures optimal client experience at lowest risk and financial impact to the ANN business
  • Support vendor/supplier relationships for any brand specific products used by the aBS for e-Commerce fulfillment and Retail Distribution
  • Provide updates to the business with conference calls, meetings, presentations, etc
  • Support strategies to handle unexpected peak volumes caused by IT issues, forecasting, etc
  • Act as one point of contact between SSG and the marketing, merchandising, accounting, sales, MC3 and warehousing departments as needed
  • Assist in selection, hiring and retaining the talent needed to support the effort of ANN Merchandise Analysts team
  • Assure bench strength and succession planning for analysts
  • Coach, mentor and develop analysts
  • Evolve and enhance analyst capabilities and competencies as necessary to meet the changing needs of the business
  • Provide financial data to assist with evaluation of end to end fulfillment cost
  • Assist with data analysis to support planning for Holiday Peak Periods
  • PLC Calendar: Maintain clear and ongoing cross-functional communications with our partners (Merchants, Sourcing and Logistics, etc) regarding the receipt and shipment of product through the supply chain
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Senior Manager, Merchandise Processes Resume Examples & Samples

  • 4 years experience in Merchandising or related field
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
  • Company Summary
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Manager, Merchandise Analytics, Gap Brand Resume Examples & Samples

  • Partnering with Global IM lead on development of assortment framework (cc targets, flow, season codes, inventory productivity, tiering and GBB) for given divisions and departments
  • Partnering with Global IM and Regional IM leads on monthly forecasting, receipt management and tracking of OTB
  • Drive both Global and Regional analysis to develop product and inventory strategies
  • Identify regional/channel specific needs and/or business trends
  • Partners with Global Merchants on divisional level attributes and manages creation of attribute reporting and analytics
  • Consistently analyze our product tiering to maximize margin across all our Regions
  • Manages reporting on AUC and IMU deliverables
  • Support Analytics & Tools Director and Global Planning Divisional Senior Directors in providing deep analytics to support business decisions
  • Support Global Planning in providing analysis & summaries for any special projects or milestone deliverables, primarily of brand scope
  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that support overall company and brand objectives
  • Actively work with cross functional teams to fully understand any business requirements and then translate into process, self-sustaining reports and/or tools
  • Play an active role (point person/expert) in all the new and ongoing development and maintenance of Gap Global reporting, tools, and analytics
  • Work with team to develop appropriate level of documentations to train end users on new reports and tools
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Project & Process Manager Merchandise Processes Resume Examples & Samples

  • Taking over responsibility for own projects within HUGO BOSS merchandising to optimize business processes and corresponding IT tools
  • Being responsible for business concept development, testing and implementation, including communication to different business partners
  • Working with SAP based applications for all our processes
  • Writing training documentations for all relevant users and providing training for our users in Metzingen, New York or Hong Kong
  • Preparing and conducting global workshops
  • Assessing business processes in close cooperation with users and management to identify potential for optimization
  • Supporting the global merchandise planning and buying teams in their daily business with merchandise processes and tools
  • Successfully completed studies of Business Administration or Business Information Systems
  • Very good process understanding and ability to think abstractly
  • Takes pleasure in complex and analytical queries as well as the creation of concepts
  • Work experience in operative Merchandise Management or in other areas of the fashion industry
  • First experience in project management and in cooperation with IT within the framework of software implementation
  • Affinity for working with IT systems
  • Very good communication skills with various international stakeholders
  • Good self-organization and prioritization skills as well as openness and enjoyment of working on international projects
  • Good knowledge of MS Office and ideally SAP
  • | HUGO BOSS AG | Retail Operations | Full-time/Part-time | Job experience |
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Assistant Manager Merchandise Resume Examples & Samples

  • Customer Service - Models and holds team accountable for outstanding customer service. Engages associates and customers to facilitate/deliver an enriching customer experience
  • Sales – Reviews targeted sales and expense tools to quickly identify and prioritize areas of opportunity; sets team direction to maximize sales and deliver profitability targets. Actively participates in peer group discussions to identify trends and/or barriers to business performance
  • Team Development – Actively walks the floor and coaches in the moment to enhance each leader’s ability to execute as well as develop their own respective teams. Understands the strengths and opportunities of each direct report and frequently conducts coaching conversations
  • Team Recognition and Motivation – Proactively identifies the most effective ways to recognize associates that achieve superior performance and motivates them to deliver on the company strategy
  • Specialty Businesses – Leads the Salon Manager and/or Beauty Manager and engages those associates to deliver on client service, sales, and profit metrics
  • Performance Standards – Consistently meets established performance standards, including but not limited to product and service sales, customer services, profit, productivity, and attendance
  • Work Experience – 3-5 years experience as a Retail General Manager, ideally in a big-box retailer or in multi-unit specialty retail
  • Education – Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience
  • Drives Performance - Holds self and others accountable to a higher standard to achieve results; provides feedback, visibility and recognition to the team
  • Develops Talent – Builds a diverse and high performing team; provides feedback and stretch assignments to foster growth; empowers the team to make critical decisions; rewards and recognizes efforts and frequently discusses future opportunities and development plans
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Senior Manager Merchandise Presentation Guidelines Resume Examples & Samples

  • Communicate overall merchandise initiatives and strategies on a seasonal basis
  • Publish quarterly guidelines and planograms
  • Produce Weekly Visual Packet with up to date information and initiatives
  • Exceptional verbal, written, high-level presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Basic business knowledge and acumen
  • Comfortable operating with ambiguity; able to autonomously manage through change calmly
  • Able to comfortably and effectively communicate across all levels of the business, with the capability to respectfully challenge authority
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • In-Design
  • CS5 (Illustrator)
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Finance Manager, Merchandise Resume Examples & Samples

  • Direct experience in retail business
  • MBA or other Master’s degree with 7-8 years of work experience in related field, or Bachelor’s degree and about 10 years of work experience in related field
  • Analytical, finance, business/product development, or accounting experience
  • Ability to lead, manage, and develop professional talent
  • Strong sense of responsibility and the ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities and perform job responsibilities accurately with minimal supervision
  • Top academic achievement with major in a business-related field with significant finance coursework
  • Advanced proficiency in quantitative analysis and financial modeling
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Refined written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated partnering, relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills up and down the organizational structure to convey key elements in a concise and positive manner
  • Self-starter and ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Ability to work in a project team-oriented environment in a complex and diverse business unit of a multi-national company
  • Natural curiosity and desire to learn
  • Enthusiasm for the entertainment and travel industries
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), with knowledge of financial systems (e.g. SAP) and software with the ability to quickly learn and apply new skills and techniques
  • Fluent in spoken and written Chinese and English
  • Expert with SAP or other Financial/ERP system
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Category Manager Merchandise Resume Examples & Samples

  • Creates and manages financial operating category plan. Develops and tracks appropriate metrics. Leads integration of financial activities, including planning, forecasting and business analysis, to drive category planning and strategies. Manages the category budget, profit and loss plan and financial metrics against sales and operating margin targets
  • Creates annual operating plan for category, including products, pricing, packaging, and distribution. Manages products through their lifecycle. Recommends strategic direction of category to senior management. Evaluates, prioritizes and leads decisions regarding new products and marketing opportunities based on financial viability and brand fit. Identifies and leads integrated programs in collaboration with other categories and marketing
  • Delivers in conjunction with Seattle based Siren Retail team, an authoritative credible range, presenting the customer with desirable product and assortment across store types
  • Communicates with key interfaces to expedite the introduction of new products and promotions, working with Visual Merchandising, Operations and SCO to ensure stores are consistently meeting the required standards
  • Initiates and leads appropriate cross-functional teams to deliver category business objectives. Builds and maintains relationships with strategic industry and cross-functional partners. Leads discussions and presentations with cross-functional senior leadership teams
  • Develops and delivers through marketing and store services in store communication and educational tools for Customers and Partners
  • Works closely with Supply Chain team to proactively manage Quality Assurance. Develops appropriate labelling, ticketing and instructions for use / care, ensuring legal compliance
  • Champions the Reserve brand at all times. Applies consumer insights, understanding of marketplace dynamics and merchant mentality to create world-class retail expression of Reserve brand. Understands his/her role in defining the future of Coffee retail
  • Creates an innovation pipeline to drive future local consumer relevance, product news, coffee experiences