The Brand Specialist - Skechers drives sales and profit through analysis of business for all channels in the organization, inclusive of brick & mortar as well as eCommerce. The Brand Specialist - Skechers works closely with all cross-functional partners and vendors to ensure success and the best customer experience.

Essential Functions:

Job Functions

Order Entry and MaintenanceSet up and attribute all new StylesKey PO’s, Maintain PO and adjust ship datesMaintain accurate PO LogSet up and maintain all SSD groupsPricingAccurate entry of Weekly Promotional Pricing and monthly permanent markdownsDevelop the promotional strategy in partnership with buyer, planner, and vendorReview and assess aged product and slow sellers and create an exit strategy based on findings, in partnership with buyer, planner, and vendorBusiness AnalysisPerform Analysis on the business performance and provide Business Recaps/Reviews: Weekly report out on KPI’s to identify wins and opportunitiesSizing – Responsible for maintaining size profiles ensuring they are optimizing inventory and marginMaintain ladders on key items/programs collaborate with buyers/planners/vendors optimizing sales and influencing receipt flowEstablish relationship as Skecher’s rep to drive businessAssortment ArchitecturePerform hind sighting to improve future allocations & inform APX/assortment architecture, choice count, sku depth, & store clusteringCreate store clusters to optimize volume, demographic, and regional indicatorsParticipate in Final Buy/Style outs as the Skechers expert

Minimum Education & Experience:

Specific Degree: Four-year college degree1-2 years planning or buying experienceSpecific work or project experience: Demonstrated experience using merchandising & planning systemsIndustry experience: Corporate buying or planning office experience OR relative wholesale experience (e.g. account executive, sales assistant, retail planner)

Preferred Education & Experience:

Specific work or experience: Demonstrated intermediate-level proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge & Skills

Performs retail math calculations and utilizes formulas for analysis, pricing, and marketing activitiesPossesses strong written and verbal communication skills to present in a professional manner and to communicate with all merchandising levels, stores, and vendorsAbility to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environmentCapable of shifting to different projects as priorities changeSuccessfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstaclesAbility to use corporate retail merchandising systems to support buying & planning activitiesDemonstrated ability to develop recommendations based on trends and data analysisAbility to identify market trends and color concepts

Physical

Able to see and distinguish colorsAble to lift up to 25 pounds

Supervisor

Planner, Ladies Comfort & Outdoor/Active Shoes

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