About Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International, Inc.

is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances.

The company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution.

The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including:

Perry Ellis, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Rafaella, Cubavera, Ben Hogan, Savane, Grand Slam, John Henry, Manhattan, Axist and Farah.

The company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including:
Nike for swimwear, and Callaway, PGA TOUR and Jack Nicklaus for golf apparel. Additional information on the company is available at

SUMMARY

Assist Senior Merchandise Manager and rest of merchandising team in the development and execution of fashion products in accordance with agreed-upon design, pricing, and brand strategy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take on accountability for a classification or product category for the entire product life cycle

Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure timely execution of key product management milestones is met within the seasonal end-to-end calendar.

Participates in merchandising strategies and seasonal line plans, product briefs, and roadmaps to build profitable assortments that will meet business objectives and financial

Conduct global market landscape research and analysis to identify new opportunities for Nike Swim to compete and create value for consumers, retailers, distributors, and other stakeholders.

Leverage internal and external data sources to develop an intimate understanding of the consumer and the market space to drive and deliver superior results.

Collaborate with design, product development, technical design, and sourcing to finalize pricing and margins with sales and planning.
Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain successful workflow
Learn to analyze retail sales with the planning and design teams to identify opportunities and best selling items
Support sales staff in all design-related needs and market preparation
Maintain all merchandising data entry files and communication (merch plan, market chart, line changes, costing file, model detail, marketing updates)
Keep all necessary team members up to date with product information/changes (purchasing, planning, sourcing, sales, design, overseas, retail team, compliance, e-comm, international licensees)
Support sample management process to include tracking samples for assigned categories and ensure on-time delivery, sample organization, invoicing and tracking of sample budget
Oversee that loaned samples are returned in a timely manner
Attend weekly WIP meetings, ensure all important issues and questions are communicated to lead merchant when he or she cannot attend meetings
Attend weekly fittings and advise proto approval status and bulk fit issues to team members
Coordinate meetings dates and times
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent listener and extremely detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to interact with varying personalities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the normal demands of any job, such as sitting, standing, reaching with arms and hands, walking, talking and hearing.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
BA or BS Degree
2-4 years product management and/or merchandising experience
Proficient in Google suite, proficiency in PLM, Adobe Suite
Knowledge of retail math and concepts

Legal Disclaimer:
Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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