Retail Merchandiser

• Product research and trend identification
• Financial planning including budget management, sales analysis, and inventory control
• Assortment planning with appropriate product mix and pricing strategies

• Creates tailored plans based on individual store volumes, capabilities, and capacities
• Manages quarterly buying cycles and core product replenishment

• Understands regional holidays and peak merchandising periods
• Manages product localization
• Coordinates with retail operations on advertising and promotional strategies
• Partners with Planning and Allocation teams for optimal product distribution

• Monitors sales performance and adjusts assortments weekly
• Analyzes sell-through rates and pricing opportunities
• Manages markdown and promotional calendars
• Identify business opportunities and risks through data analysis

• Allocate merchandise to stores using data-driven approaches (sales history, demographics, store performance)
• Manage both initial seasonal assortments and ongoing replenishment strategies
• Monitor store-level inventory and sell-through rates
• Focus on top-performing SKUs

• Develop allocation parameters considering store capacity, sales trends, seasonality, and product lifecycles
• Account for peak seasons and holidays
• Maintain proper stock-to-sales ratios by gender/category
• Conduct deep-dive store performance reviews

• Track sales performance across stores, regions, and products
• Generate reports on inventory turnover, sell-through rates, and markdown performance
• Identify slow-moving inventory and develop clearance strategies
• Implement stock transfers to balance inventory levels
• Provide recommendations for inventory optimization

• Manage auto-replenishment systems with proactive adjustments
• Review of company and localized reports for strategic decision-making
• Conduct store visits for enhanced understanding
• Adjust allocations based on real-time sales trends and business needs

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