Merchandiser, Mens

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

SUMMARY

To drive and execute the consumer-right, brand-right and market-right product plan and merchandising strategy for Nike Swim capitalizing on athlete & consumer insights as well as marketplace opportunities and delivering against business objectives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Define consumer needs & marketplace opportunities Long & short term line planning X-Functional leadership in creation process 40% Product Line Management 30% Meetings, Projects  20% Consumer & Marketplace Insights 10% Presentations

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. SOLVE GLOBAL ATHLETE / CONSUMER NEEDS

Mine athlete insights, listen, filter/simplify then translate to a clear executable plan. Continue to edit and perfect to elevate product through athlete / consumer validation.

Sport Performance & Sport Lifestyle knowledge Consumer, Marketplace, Trend, Competitor knowledge Objective Analytics & Strategic thinking

2. DELIVER PRODUCT EXCELLENCE

Deliver relevant product to create solutions & style for Nike Swim

X-functional partnership with Design and Development Project Management Detail & Process Oriented

3. CREATE PRODUCT VISION & STRATEGY

Balance art & science to build a strategic product vision to drive profitability and sustained growth through athlete/consumer insights, marketplace opportunity, business analysis and market knowledge.

Own 3 YR + Seasonal product line plan Deliver Compelling Product Briefs Financial & Retail Acumen US & Global Marketplace knowledge

4. DEMONSTRATE PRODUCT ACUITY & AESTHETIC ACUMEN

Leverage a passion for product and high taste level o deliver product excellence thru fit, style, material, make, finishing….

High taste level / The last 5% Apparel industry knowledge Strong understanding of sport & lifestyle industries

5. DAILY RESPONSIBIILITIES

Own key product gates Product Brief & Line Plan handoffSeasonal Alignment with Commercial partnersGo to Market Cultivate Key Partnerships Cross-functional partners: Design, Product Development, Technical DesignersCommercial / Sales TeamsAccountsGlobal Product Licensing Team Own System of Record Line PlanCosting LogPLMNuOrderBrand Comply

6. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Consumer, market knowledge and product creation process Passion for product Knowledge of product development process for Apparel, Swimwear, Intimates Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences. Ability to prioritize and multitask Strong financial acumen, analytical and decision-making skills Ability to negotiate with and influence key cross-functional stakeholders Storytelling

 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

8. WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

9. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

3-5 years merchandising experience, preferably in Apparel, Swimwear or related category BA or BS Degree Must have the ability to present a professional and informative product and trend assortment to internal and external audiences. Proficient in MS Office and Google and Adobe Illustrator Knowledge of product development process and brand management Proficient in retail math

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