Title: Merchandising Manager / Volcom Temp, Women's
From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Merchandise Manager will support global merchandising strategy by providing analysis, product knowledge, and marketplace insights and executing for all Regions (US, Canada, EU, and Australia).
- Build the Global seasonal merchandise strategy and assortment plan for all categories including: breadth, depth, price-point, revenue / unit forecasts, margin targets, segmentation strategy, and retail space allocation (end in mind).
- Partner with design and development teams in reviewing prototypes, samples, and submits for approval for all categories from design concept to production.
- Aggregate and distill all available analytics (sell in / sell-through / marketplace data / etc.) to build firm financial foundation for inline architecture.
- Plan and forecast revenue, unit volume, IGM, and option count / productivity for all product ranges across business units / channels for all categories – Women’s.
- Ensure clear and consistent communication with cross-functional sales, retail, marketing and demand planning teams.
- Forecast and report business key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Help to maintain PLM data integrity seasonally.
- Be fully accountable for calendar adherence for the regional product creation process.
- Manages SMS process with Sample Coordinator and Product Development team on seasonal purchase orders, from salesmen samples to bulk production.
- Manage pagination and M&D responsibilities of Seasonal Range books and catalogs.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- An in-depth knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product details.
- Bachelors Degree, Business administration or Retail Merchandising preferred.
- 7+ years experience in Apparel and accessory product (merchandising, buying, selling, development)
- Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop. Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Retail math, PLM system, Centric is a plus.
- Strong Product/Design aesthetic/high taste level
- Ability to identify and predict future product opportunities/trends
- Knowledge of product development calendar, timelines and deliverables
- Must be able to multi task and work in fast paced environment
- Must be proactive with a solution/result oriented attitude
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication and follow through skills
- Must be highly organized and detailed oriented
- Strong Analytical skills
- Must be PC and MAC computer literate in Applications – Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Word, NuOrder Elastic, and PLM
- Experience in Apparel, footwear, accessory, outerwear categories
- This position requires some hours at our office in Costa Mesa, CA; however, some duties can be performed remotely
LIBERATED BRANDS PERKS FOR TEMP POSITIONS:
- Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
- Discounts on Liberated Merch
Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $38.47/hr - $45.68/hr. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Volcom Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or customerservice@volcom.com.
