Merchant from System One

Merchant:

• Lead a cross-functional team that delivers consistent results in product innovation, sales, margin and inventory turn. Drive strategy, innovation and development of a trend right/brand right product assortment.

• Establish, drive and execute a strategic product vision and business plan through effective communication and coordination with
• cross-functional business partners inclusive of design, international merchandising, planning, etc.
• Work closely with the Design team to interpret and forecast trends for assigned areas through the customer lens. Develop and
• assort trend right and brand right product. Drive product innovation.
• Understand (at all times) competition and marketplace inclusive of Brick and Mortar AND Digital competition. Make brand right and
• informed decisions for assigned departments/categories based upon the competitive landscape/marketplace and the needs of the
• customer.
• In partnership with the planning team, establish seasonal strategic plans for sales, markdowns, inventory, and growth opportunity.
• Effectively manage in-season business to maximize topline sales and minimize markdowns. Work in conjunction with planning to
• manage the Open-to-Buy as far as receipts, sales, margin, markdowns, and Weeks of Supply.
• Analyze performance and plans constantly to look for sales and margin opportunities to exceed plan; quickly adapt and respond to
• changes/trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace.
• Develop and drive test and react strategy across all channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years prior buying experience from a specialty retailer.
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role.