Merchandising Assistant

Merchandising Assistant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participation in the organization of showrooms:

• Coordinate timely receipt and organization of samples – in an out

• Coordinate sample shipment between head office and showrooms

• Maintain the daily update of Synergy system for sample shipment

• Support maintenance of collection overview

Support on market preparations

• Support with proto shipments between HQ and development offices

• Support Merchandising Team during set up of collection overview and internal selling documents

• Coordination of seasonal sample photography

Systems Maintenance

• Set up and daily maintenance of collection offer and sample launch in the internal product management system (PLM) & Excel Line list

• Set up and seasonal maintenance of collection on online selling platform JOOR

Elaboration of Market studies

• Prepare analysis of competition in terms of prices, offer, structure of collection etc.

Reporting and Sales Analysis

• Prepare weekly & monthly reports (Sales, Sell thrus, Best & Slow Sellers) for department review and global distribution

Follow up on Production

• Support of Merchandising team in managing leather approval process ensuring it is carried out in timely fashion

Assist with the smooth running of the department

• Set up and organize weekly and seasonal meetings

• Maintain the department calendar up to date

• Maintain samples organised

• Maintain PLM up to date with all changes communicated from production

• Communicate any collection updates to relevant audience (Marketing & PR, CS, Retail Team, Design team)

• From time to time you may be required to assist the VP of Merchandising with other areas of merchandising, booking travels and expenses.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Highly organized an able to prioritize effectively

• Must have a strong attention to detail and demonstrate accountability

• Systems savvy and data maintenance driven

• Commercial: analytical, detail conscious, problem solver, planner, organised thinker

• Team skills: good team player, able to work well as part of a team as well as independently, approachable.

• Personal: able to work under pressure, deadline and delivery driven.

• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills.

Jimmy Choo