Hermès · 6 days ago
Merchandising Manager
Hermès is a renowned independent French house dedicated to creating high-quality objects since 1837. As the Merchandising Manager, you will oversee the business of assigned categories, collaborating with retail planners and boutique directors to maximize financial performance and ensure optimal product assortments.
Consumer GoodsFashionHome DecorJewelryLifestyleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Execute seasonal strategies for category that meet or exceed the financial goals
Review and react to weekly business trends based on sales and feedback from each market
Ensure timely delivery of outstanding orders and provide updates to boutiques
Provide quantitative (data) and qualitative (trend) research to determine seasonal assortments and promotional strategies
Provide seasonal competitive analysis on key products to be resourceful for senior management and headquarter in Paris
Develop training tools while partnering with training department to assist boutiques with sales performance
Interact with boutiques to ensure proper product flow; process inter-boutiques transfers, allocate products from the warehouses, support special orders and stock requests, advise on stock availability
Monitor boutique stock levels/assortments for optimal product mix, recommend and execute actions to support sales. Review and update the assortments in accordance with business trends
Develop and monitor sales/stock reporting tools to identify and maximize opportunities to offset risk or exceed targets
Collaborate with store directors during the buy (Podium) to ensure optimal product assortment customized per boutique
All other duties assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of relevant experience in retail buying, product management, merchandising with strong brand identity
Proven analytical ability to synthesize data from different systems to understand business trends and provide forward-thinking insight
High level of attention to detail
Excellent organizational and follow up skills
Results driven; strategic conceptual and innovative thinker
Strong interpersonal skills to foster inter-departmental relationships
Proven excellence at meeting long and short-term deadlines
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel user is preferred
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
Preferred
French is a plus, but not a requirement
Company
Hermès
A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs more than 16,600 people worldwide.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-04-01IPO
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