DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISING (KIDS)

Hanna Andersson
Full-time
Portland, OR
$135,000 - $150,000
Posted on 5 months ago

Job Description

The Merchandising Director will craft and implement strategies to achieve sales and profit goals by partnering with a cross-functional team to create customer-focused assortment strategies. The role involves strategic direction, pre-season and in-season management, analytical insights, cross-functional collaboration, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute divisional strategies
  • Manage merchandising activities
  • Develop clear briefs to Design
  • Analyze business results
  • Deliver weekly, monthly, and seasonal hindsights
  • Communicate strategies to partners
  • Lead the merchandising team
  • Mentor and coach direct reports

Requirements

  • 10+ years merchandising experience in children’s apparel
  • 2+ years experience managing merchandising teams
  • Knowledge of trend and assortment planning
  • Demonstrated success in developing merchandise strategies
  • Understanding of merchandise financial planning
  • Advanced analytical skills
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Strong communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field

Benefits

  • No benefits