RTW Merchant
4 weeks ago
POSITION:
Pistola + Daze RTW Merchant
REPORTS TO:
Senior Director of Merchandising
OBJECTIVE:
This roles main function is to manage the RTW merchandising division.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee daily sales functions throughout the company in conjunction with the merchandising team
Develop comprehensive assortment strategies for the RTW Pistola and Daze divisions
Prepare and present seasonal hindsight to Senior Director of Merchandising and Sales Directors
Maintain an understanding of the competitive and impart key insights into the seasonal development
Partner with Senior Director of Merchandising and Sales Director to identify key growth categories
Uphold pricing strategy based on internal financial goals
Maintain the division of brand identity for Pistola and Daze while being innovative
Work with Designers to make sure all deadlines are met and requests are actioned
Manage all SMU projects for majors and ecom teams
Manage all seasonal development alongside PD and Design by making sure sku counts and requests are being met
On a weekly basis, update the internal terms on sku development and updates to the assortment
Workshop with Designers and initiate plans prior to any proto meetings
Work with cross functional teams to identify milestone launch dates for sales and production buy dates
Manage visual and style information assets for all major accounts, international and domestic showrooms
Work with the PD team on managing sample distribution each season
Work with the sales team and Merchandising Assistant to send sample requests to major showrooms
Parnter with Design Teams each season to make sure all image assets are accurate for linesheets, Joor and NuOrder
Manage data accuracy within the internal reporting system
Partner with the ecommerce team to assist with seasonal launches and supply the teams with product information
QUALIFICATIONS:
5-6 years in RTW Merchandising or Buying
Advance excel experience: retail math, pivot tables, v-look up
Strong organizational skills and process management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strategic thinker with an eye for detail
Strong sense of product knowledge
Balance of analytical and creative abilities
Abilitiy to handle multiple deliveries at once
Able to thrive in a fast paced environment
Experience in NuOrder and Joor is a plus
Must be located in the greater Los Angeles area
This is a 100% on site postion
