Senior Merchandising Manager: Women's Collection

Company: Buck Mason
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Buck Mason is looking for a full-time Senior Merchandising Manager excited to drive the success of our women's business by overseeing the merchandising process. We are interested in candidates obsessed with creating and implementing merchandising strategies that align with our brand's vision and business goals, ensuring the right products are available at the right time. Product and brand obsession is a must. The ideal candidate has a high taste for the American classics, is naturally analytical, and is an entrepreneur who loves to drive business.Responsibilities:

• Merchandising Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive merchandising strategies that support Buck Mason's brand identity, customer needs, and business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, marketing, and sales, to align merchandising efforts with overall company goals.
• Product Assortment Planning: Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape to curate a well-balanced product assortment that resonates with our customers on a seasonal basis. Identify opportunities for product expansion while maintaining the brand's core identity.
• Inventory Management: Plan and manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while adhering to a seasonal sales plan and open-to-buy budget. Monitor sell-through rates, analyze historical data, and use forecasting techniques to optimize inventory turnover.
• Pricing Strategy: Collaborate with finance and sales teams to develop effective pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value.
• Seasonal Planning and Launches: Lead the planning and execution of seasonal product launches, including assortment planning and go-to-market strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the design team to translate creative concepts into commercially viable products. Partner with the e-commerce, retail, and marketing teams to develop merchandising-driven campaigns for seasonal launches and sales. Work closely with finance to balance the growth of the business with finance objectives.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize sales data, customer feedback, and market insights to make informed decisions and adjustments to the merchandising strategy. Prepare regular reports on key performance metrics, such as sales, inventory levels, and product performance.Requirements:
  • 7+ years of experience in apparel merchandising, with a proven track record of driving successful product strategies through a direct retail and e-commerce business.
  • Expert level knowledge and obsession of high quality, classic American clothing and brands.
  • Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Fashion Management, Business, or a related field.
  • Deeply entrepreneurial with a definitively high taste and instinct for where the market is going.
  • Strong understanding of apparel cycles and trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret sales data and market insights.
  • Leadership experience with the ability to build, manage, and inspire a team.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across departments and with external partners.
  • Strong understanding of core business and finance principles.
  • Proficiency in using merchandising software, inventory management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.What We Offer:
    • Competitive pay
    • Health, dental & vision Insurance
    • Fitness & wellness benefits
    • 401k retirement savings plan with Company matching
    • Quarterly clothing allowance$110,000 - $130,000 a yearHere at Buck Mason, we're all about transparency and fairness, especially when it comes to compensation. While the base salary range for this role is $110,000-130,000 per year, your total compensation package may include commissions, bonuses and other perks tailored to your performance and dedication to our craft.Buck Mason is a modern American Brand. At the heart of everything we do is the laid back California ethos of easy living, quality, and simplicity. We are classic. We look to past icons and interpret them with honesty and loyalty. We also look ahead and understand the modernity of future classics and the responsibility of our place amongst them. We champion anyone striving to be better and are honored when we can be a part of it. We claim simple truths and keep our promises. We truly have our customers' best interests in mind, knowing damn well the value of a hard-earned dollar. We believe we will never be perfect but know that greatness lies in the search to be so. We make clothes. We love what we do.
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