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International Franchise Merchandiser

Manhattan Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$83K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

Skechers, headquartered in Southern California, is a global lifestyle brand known for its comfort technology products. The International Franchise Merchandiser will support global franchise partners with merchandising insights and analytics, ensuring a cohesive shopping experience across markets while managing assortment placements and providing sales analysis.

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Responsibilities

Monitor Franchise assortment placements at the sku, department and gender level and identify areas of opportunity or oversight. Communicate finds with partners and local country rep teams

Assist local sales reps with management of on-order bookings, and delivery flow

Work closely with corporate merchandising and planning department to effectively communicate brand and product strategies

Provide merchandising assistance to our operations field team that fosters product knowledge and sales achievement for company initiatives

Communicate merchandising and budgetary guidelines for gender, division, and category breakdowns as outline by corporate team. Incorporate modifications addressing local and seasonal product needs

Develop and manage a reporting structure that will assist in sales analysis and inventory evaluation. Provide monthly / quarterly feedback to partners on high line activity

Provide guidance on best buying practices with emphasis on core/ carryover and regular replenishment recommendations for sales success

Respond and react to individual partner needs for product inquiry including availability, alternative product options, cancellations, and special requests

Provide systemic training and educational on boarding for new partners

Continually work to improve process while also actively participating in the development of new processes as needed

Collaborate with Store design and Marketing to reinforce franchise participation of new initiative product offerings

Qualification

BuyingPlanning experienceSalesInventory relationshipAdvanced Excel proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Buying and Planning experience is critical

Must possess a strong understanding of the relationship between sales and inventory

Successful candidates would use their organizational skills to prioritize tasks

Strong computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, V look ups, Pivot tables, Filters. Power point recommended

Must be task driven and pro-active in executing responsibilities

Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

3-5 + years of Buying and Planning Experience

Excellent communication skills in written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Company

Skechers

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Skechers is a Fortune 500® company — a growth-oriented brand that designs, develops, and markets a diverse product portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children around the globe.

Founded in 1992

Manhattan Beach, California, USA

10001+ employees