Work with Senior Manager (Ecommerce Channel) and Director Merchandising in executing EMC DTC merchandising goals and drive execution of DTC Strategy
Deliver financial targets including Net sales, Sell through, Standard Margin, Closing stock
Contribute to pre-season planning including Open-To-Buy (OTB) plan, pre-season product planning, option planning and ranging to build & drive the Ecom merchandising vision
Based on the OTB and the assortment plan, make the buying forecast ensuring consistency with the marketing strategy and historical data
Own the process of ranging, execution and assortment planning strategies for Ecommerce platform across EMC (Emerging Markets Central) region
Create size breakdowns according to market needs and incorporated in the buying process for Ecom
Participate in major go-to-market milestones to gain insight to key seasonal brand and BU strategies and initiatives including them in the Ecom outlook
Present the buy check for sign-off by DTC/Ecommerce leads
Drive weekly trade reports to optimize in-season trading opportunities
Excellent excel proficiencies with the ability to devise macro’s, develop and elevate buying processes through efficient excel reporting
Key Relationships:
Regional: Digital EM teams - Merchandising, Data Analytics, Digital Operations, MDM, Consumer Experience
Understanding of digital business with commercial mindset, ideally with knowledge of merchandising, financial planning, sales strategies, digital marketing, or online behavior
Good understanding of Retail Management processes & systems
Creative and clear passion for product and sports
Strong communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong influencer and natural collaborator
Holistic thinker – establish and drive end-to-end strategies and initiatives encompassing multiple functions
Proficiency on MS Office Applications Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point
Knowledge in Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, MicroStrategy, Power BI, Power Query or other tools is a plus
Ability to write reports, business correspondence
Ability to speak, read and write in English fluently
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
University degree in Buying, Product Design, Fashion Design, Retail Management, Business Management, ideally with Marketing and Sales focus or equivalent professional experience