Essential Function
Partner with VP Planning to develop and communicate the merchandise strategy and sales and margin goals for each DMM division
Collaborate with VP of Planning at beginning of Merchandise Financial Planning process to provide business specific insights and findings
Develop and communicate strategic visions and goals, and customer and marketplace perspective, to respective cross-functional partners
Provide guidance to Buyers to ensure merchandise strategies and assortment plans meet divisional objectives and align with customer and store needs
Lead the Monthly Forecast process
Build advertising vehicles that enhance the division brand, drive customer traffic and deliver return on investment
Attend relevant trade shows, markets and events to observe and stay current on market trends, gather product information, select merchandise and establish business relationships
Foster strong relationships with key vendors to ensure partnerships that deliver strong product and financial results
Review and approve advertising strategies/ proposals from Buying staff
Review and approve markdown strategies/proposals from Buying staff
Focus on developing and maintaining bench strength
Build a high-quality merchandising team by developing partnerships, leading, coaching and providing constructive feedback
Facilitate team environment between Buying and Planning organizations
Lead initiatives to instill best practices and develop support infrastructure
Required for All Jobs
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Education Level
Education Details
Required/
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Experience
Experience Details
Required/
Preferred
7-9 years
retail experience
Required
4-6 years
in retail buying
Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Effectively manages a large scope of responsibility to achieve financial targets based on a sound knowledge of merchandising concepts
Shares business best practices to larger leadership team
Thinks conceptually and strategically
Is highly organized and able to multitask
Builds and maintains productive cross-functional relationships
Prioritizes and manages workload and processes to meet company objective
Takes calculated risks to achieve results
Crafts targeted and effective verbal and written communication
Fosters a strong team environment and works effectively with leadership
Adapts to shifting circumstances in a business environment
Exhibits ethics, fairness & values-based decisions
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