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H&M · 2 days ago

Merchandise Manager - Ladies

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $168K/yr

5+ years exp

H&M is a leading global fashion retailer, and they are seeking a Merchandise Manager to implement their merchandising strategy across various channels. The role involves leading a team, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing inventory to enhance customer satisfaction and drive revenue growth.

Customer ServiceFashionRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understand current and future customer and consumer product demand related to your concept

Be the expert on your market, staying up to date with competitive landscape in terms of product: fashion, quality, price and activation

Analyze product data and provide key actionable conclusions to the regional organization

Visit physical stores and review digital platforms regularly to identify potential and follow up on commercial strategy implementation

Be responsible for all information (quarterly priorities, commercial information, etc.) sent to Digital, Retail and Sales

Maximize short and long-term profitable growth for your concept in your region

Adapt and implement a global assortment strategy aligned with the company's objectives and regional needs

Optimize the Global assortment strategy to meet regional needs by defining key must wins in collaboration with the Assortment team

Influence prices, quantities, incomings, assortment width, and manage regional product lifecycle through collaboration with the assortment team

Optimize net selling by establishing clear commercial priorities per channel, by identifying and acting on the sales opportunities/threats

Influence and execute the global product strategy from Business Units and Global Merchandising

Localize the global price position for each country within the region

Set stock freshness targets and key actions, react on in and post season inventory management

Set strategy for commercial impact on key product categories omni (including different store segments) and act based on in season performance

Follow up size availability on key product categories and commercial belief

Set product activation strategy in and post season

Create conditions and coach to enable high performance of teams and individuals

Identify and develop talents to build a high-performing and diverse team

Foster collaboration across channels, roles, and functions

Contribute insights to global & regional counter parts for commercial planning strategy discussions

Qualification

Merchandising experienceProduct category managementInventory managementMerchandising systems knowledgeMS Office proficiencyLeadership experienceCustomer insight knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

University degree, preferably in Business, Economics/ Finance or similar

5-7 years of experience within merchandising, assortment office, controlling function or similar

Previous formal or informal leadership experience

Previous experience in product category management

Knowledge in operating merchandising systems, tools, methods

Strong in driving results and constantly improving ways of working

Ability to link customer insight knowledge to commercial actions

Deep understanding of products, stock and product lifecycle management

Very good skills in MS Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint

Able to work independently and be self-motivated while still working within a team environment and fostering a strong team collaboration

Flexibility and adaptable to change, a strategic mindset

Oral and written proficiency in English

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Inclusive, positive, open to feedback, willing to multitask and learn on the job

Benefits

Health insurance

Wellness and family support programs

Company match 401k

Paid leave programs

Paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community

Employee discount at H&M, &Other Stories, and COS

Company

H&M

Glassdoor3.6

H&M Clothing Company is a Swedish multinational retail-clothing company, known for its fast-fashion clothing for men and women.

Founded in 1947

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, SWE

10001+ employees

http://www.hm.com

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