Brand Merchandiser, Collection
Ralph Lauren - New York City, NY
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Overview Coordinate, manage and execute the activities of Merchandising for Collection Apparel, Accessories, and Footwear. Assist senior leadership in developing, executing, and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals and global product strategy. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Partner with analytics team to develop and deliver seasonal line plans to Design with a focus on product intention and delivery flow, based on regional feedback, competitive landscape, and overarching brand and department goals. Take initiative to lead and supportmerchandising cross-functional teams to drive process, meet deadlines, and execute both the brand vision and seasonal business strategies. Assist in preparation of all brand merchandising strategies and assortment presentations to commercial and cross-functional partners. Attend Design meetings and weekly status meetings with Production. Weekly analysis and knowledge of global business performance. Shop the competition regularly to understand trends and pricing, identifying new opportunities appropriate for the brand. Adherence to seasonal calendar dates. Solve problems with a solution-driven approach through critical thinking and creativity. Experience, Skills & Knowledge Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment Strong numerical and analytical skills Excellent time management/project skills Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail Comfortable and confident making effective autonomous (and group) decisions in a timely manner Goal and solution oriented: ability to stay focused on creating winning results Motivated, flexible, adaptable Working knowledge of Retail Math - business terminology, key retail metrics, and calculations #LI-CE1 Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.
Created: 2024-09-07