Job objective:

Responsible for supporting the Leather Goods team in leading the business strategy for the Americas Boutiques. Main responsibilities include a focus on Made to Order & high-end Leather Goods categories; placement and follow up of client orders, reporting and recaps, supporting client events, buying process, product tool creation, competitive market analysis, allocation & rebalancing in accordance with total company vision.

Profile

Duties and responsibilities:

Merchandising Functions

• Review and complete weekly sales reports & stock on hand
• Lead and follow up daily on product shipping and Made to Order deliveries
• Communicate and partner closely with Retail teams to handle day to day product inquiries and present weekly business updates on Retail calls
• Participate and share new ideas to drive Leather Goods Exotic & Haute Couture business strategy
• Lead bi-monthly stock rebalances to improve sales and support zone events
• Analyze the Leather Goods market monthly and prepare comprehensive recaps on pricing, trends, market activities, and events
• Review shipping reports & partner with Logistics to ensure merchandise is shipping on-time
• Support assortment for new store openings and pop ups
• Run and update replenishment levels by style and boutique level
• Assist Manager during seasonal markets in Paris/Virtual Market, while remaining positive, energetic, and organized while meeting tight deadlines during high-paced and demanding buying sessions

Reporting Functions

• Provide analysis on fast/slow seller, sell-thru, and support on Weekly reporting
• Compile seasonal & Event collection feedback from stores
• Prepare and run Event sales recaps

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to deliver tight deadlines while being detail oriented
• Effectively and professionally communicate with Boutique teams and Paris headquarters
• Excellent organizational skills and commit to results
• Thrive in fast-paced environment with self-motivated mentality
• Operate all systems and retail programs necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to react quickly to changing demands of business
• Teammate with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter and independently problem solve
• Excellent time management and priority setting to improve time effectively and efficiently
• Perseverance and committed

Requirements:

• At least 2 years prior Merchandising/Buying experience, luxury retail Women’s experience preferred; strong working knowledge of Retail Math and Retail critical metrics
• Advanced Excel (heavy excel workload)
• Strong knowledge of all other Microsoft Office programs, specifically excellent skills in PowerPoint