Isabel Marant · 2 days ago
Merchandise and Allocations Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelIsabel Marant is a luxury fashion brand founded in Paris, known for its unique take on clothing and accessories. The Merchandise & Allocations Associate will drive sales and profitability through inventory efficiency, forecasting inventory needs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain brand integrity.
ApparelFashionLeisureLifestyleShoppingWeb DesignWomen's
Hiring Manager
Yadel Hernandez
Responsibilities
Manage merchandising plan, inclusive of forecasting and reporting by category, SKU and channel, based on selling data, customer analytics, category dynamics and market conditions to inform inventory purchasing
Develop product performance recaps to be used on a weekly and monthly basis for monitoring business trends against expectations
Plan and forecast future buys based on historical data inclusive of category sales and inventory levels
Optimization of stock levels across region and channels by managing deliveries and replenishment
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure right levels of inventory are ordered and allocated
Compile quarterly/seasonal actualized shipments across the region and model against projections to understand business results and variances
Effectively manage lifecycle of product through markdown implementation, pricing strategies and end-of-season movement
Work closely with cross functional partners to optimize and align brand identity and exposure in the region
Collaborate with Merch, Retail and Training teams to plan new launches, ensuring the right buy to support financial goals
Manage communication with store teams regarding allocations, shipping notices, merchandise needs and all HQ topics
Conduct site visits to understands merchandise needs per location and action accordingly
Train and develop field leadership teams on inventory management, seasonal product deliveries and selling reports
Management of delivery program & replenishment (minimum stocks/missed opp file/rebalancing/transfers)
Address replenishment requests according to performance
Weekly Sales & Stock analysis
Optimization of stock levels in store and at warehouse for all channels
Supervision of problem-solving procedures (related to files or replenishment systems)
Communicate and implement markdowns and prices changes
Creation of end-of-season returns
Pricing optimization
Bi-monthly rebalancing of the US network
Assistance with overstock sales (points of sale, 3rd life - warehouse level)
Analysis to prepare buying sessions (four times/ year): in-depth analysis of bestsellers, missed opportunities, size charts, local specificities and seasonal feedback at store level
Familiarization with OTB and Purchasing Plan, use and modification of these tools according to needs and purchases
Creation of detailed buying plans and management, with the US Retail Director, US Manager and central team, the new collections’ buy
Final calculations and placement of purchase orders for the US zone
Communication for new collection launches - local adaptation of materials and animation
Monthly merchandising call with all store managers to better understand their needs and support their business
Qualification
Required
Analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills are crucial to success
Highly analytical skill set and a proven track record of data-driven insights into successful tactic
Passionate self-starter, decisive and able to move with speed to implement ideas
Can operate with ambiguity, with the nuanced ability to balance profitability and Brand
Strong project management skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and the desire to bring structure to undefined processes
Proficient in excel
Preferred
Experience with ORLI platform is a plus
Company
Isabel Marant
Isabel Marant is a French premium womenswear brand.
Founded in 1994Les Petits Camps, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FRA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Idinvest Partners
2016-07-22Acquired
2016-05-12Series B
Leadership Team
Anouck Duranteau-loeper
CEO
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