ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:
Serve as an expert by using historical data to build the right assortment for specific categories, channel segmentation, and geographical locations in support of the category/brand vision
Efficiently achieve sales and profit targets by consistently reviewing and appropriately editing product lines, ensuring there is a balanced SKU assortment in style, pattern, color, and size.
Work in tandem with planners, analyzing past sales figures and current trends to anticipate future product needs and devise a merchandise business objective.
Plan initial Pre-Distribution when placing quarterly buys and review again 30- days prior to arrival.
Must possess strong analytical advanced Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrate a basic understanding of retail math.
Must possess strong communication and presentation skills and must have the ability to effectively articulate their point of view and support decisions with fact-based details.
Buy specific SKU counts and quantities of inventory for each channel type (Concept, Web, Outlet, Big Box store types) throughout the season.
Deliver results for each gender/category performance based on strategic goals and budget expectations.
Prepare sales plans by style on a monthly basis to ensure appropriate inventory levels to support the business.
Ability to recognize current and future trends and react and adjust buys accordingly.
Propose strategic markdowns by gender, category, and channel type.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must have 5+ years of experience in buying with a medium to large Footwear Retailer.
Superior communication skills; able to communicate persuasively, influentially and responsibly across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
Must be driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership for his or her success.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Must have aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of retail math skills.
Excels in team-environments and in building and developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
Required travel: 20-30%
The pay range for this role is $$75,000-$100,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.