Director, International Merchandising- Europe

3 weeks ago


Manhattan Beach, United States Skechers Full time

Oversee all aspects of the merchandise selection, inventory procurement for European Company owned retail stores and Ecommerce. Achieve company sales targets utilizing factors such as OTB (open to buy), localized market needs, seasonal trends, and sku management requirements. Guide merchant team to ensure optimal assortment selections across multiple store formats that include Concept, Outlets, and Big Box. Collaborate with International and Domestic Merchandising teams to ensure consistent brand message and global store standards are executed.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS
- Collaborate and work closely with Merchandise and Planning teams, both domestic and abroad, to create elevated, compelling, and trend right assortments that reflect global key initiatives and local needs.
- Manage and guide Buying team for optimal product placement, localized in-store needs, sales execution, and end of season stock elimination.
- Conduct weekly sales analysis reviews to develop tactical actions that drive sales.
- Develop assortment plans tailored to the European market based on store volume, sku count capabilities, store capacities, and company key initiatives to ensure appropriate depth is achieved by store volume and size.
- Develop assortment plans for Ecom platforms in multiple EU countries with emphasis on global consistency of key initiatives and individual market needs.
- Preview and contribute insights to seasonal budgets for top line sales and OTB targets outlined by planning department.
- Collaborate on in-store and digital marketing initiatives supporting local holidays and key selling periods.
- Partner with Planning and Allocations team to ensure assortment vision is executed as designed.
- Initiates sell down strategies for end of season and slow selling product.
- Engage with local field team to ensure the highest standards of brand image, store presentation, and merchandising focus is effectively communicated within the retail store environment.
- Cultivate business relations with Domestic and Global wholesale team with emphasis on shared communication of product knowledge and marketing strategies that help to align the retail and wholesale landscape in Europe.
- Strategically interpret and align consumer insight to all aspects of business.
- Drive calendar to meet crucial dates and hold team accountable.
- Product Assortment Planning: Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape to curate a well-balanced product assortment that resonates with our customers on a seasonal basis. Identify opportunities for product expansion while maintaining the brand's core identity.

Job Requirements
- Experienced intellect for merchandising, planning and analytical attributes that drive sales and expand Skechers retail presence.
- Leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of Footwear retail landscape.
- Detail oriented and ability to multi-task, prioritizes, and manages team members.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new operating systems.
- Broad-based business acumen
- Ability to engage and inspire a wide variety of partners, stakeholders, and team members.
- Strong innovation, communication, and collaboration skills to present merchandising direction in a compelling manner.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Assortment planning background with a large volume of skus.
- Global Mindset.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Build and grow INTL relationships.
- Outstanding time management skills.

Job Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor degree preferably with a business background.
- 10+ years of buying experience, preferably in footwear and/or apparel.
- 2+ years Planning experience, preferably in footwear and/or apparel.

The pay range for this role is $150,000-$175,000/yr USD

About Skechers

Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do - delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 4,700 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic est


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