Job purpose
As an operational merchandise specialist you are the main contact person regarding everything associated with operations of our product collection. You will support the product team in delivering back office goals, streamline processes and linking multiple departments (product, allocation, demand planning, buying, master data). You will also provide analytics and insights together with Merchandising Planning and buying team to drive sales and optimize inventory and will support operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Operations support
Streamline operational processes and increase efficiency and quality.
Build strong relationships with all departments and stakeholders
Be the first contact person regarding product questions from different departments
Be responsible of the price set up and system update as well as price checks during the season
Forecast input in C8 system
Update tracking launches file for HQ
Responsible of master data for online channels
Items system set up and update (SDP Approval, SF, C8)
Sample management
Communicate with the logistics department about status shipments
Reporting
- Summarize European market feedback and research reports and share with key stakeholders
- Support preparing presentations based on merchandising and product
Deliver weekly sales figures reports to HQ
Sales database update
Pre PO format plan update
Analyze sales performance and propose in season actions to be taken
Lead competitor benchmarking and trend research
Produce and prepare all in-sales reports to track main KPI’s
Support during key meetings and SAM events
Support any other tasks that maybe be necessary and requested
Job requirements
Experience and education
- Bachelor diploma
- > 3-4 years of relevant working experience in the retail fashion industry preferably in an analytical role are needed
Self-motivated with the discipline to complete tasks independently.
Excellent command of Excell
Ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
Demonstrate ability to think out of the box and always look for new ways to improve performance
Know how to find the balance between numbers and trends
Team player