A 3.56-billion-dollar global leader in the performance and lifestyle footwear industry (as of year-end 2016), Skechers USA, Inc. designs, develops and markets more than 3,000 styles for men, women and children. Skechers' success stems from its employees, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing.

The company offers two distinct footwear categories: a lifestyle division and performance footwear. Through licensing agreements, the company also offers branded apparel, bags, eyewear, toys, and more.

Celebrity product endorsees for Skechers' lifestyle collections include multi-platinum recording artists Camila Cabello and Meghan Trainor, actor Rob Lowe, model and actress Kelly Brook, TV personality Brooke Burke-Charvet, and athletic legends like David Ortiz, Joe Montana, Sugar Ray Leonard and Howie Long. The Skechers Performance Division's roster of elite athletes features marathon champion and Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi, elite runner Kara Goucher, and pro golfers Matt Kuchar, Brooke Henderson, Russell Knox, Wesley Bryan, Billy Andrade, Belén Mozo, Ashlan Ramsey and Colin Montgomerie.

The Company sells its footwear in department, specialty and independent stores, as well as through more than 2,300 Skechers retail stores and online at skechers.com. Beyond the United States, Skechers product is available in more than 160 countries and territories through an international network of subsidiaries in Canada, Japan, Europe and Latin America, joint ventures in Asia and the Middle East, and distributors around the world.

Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, Skechers is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SKX.

Provide merchandising and analytical support to our global franchisee partners that support their overall sales success. Reinforce company retail store merchandising strategies that help to facilitate a seamless shopping experience across our global regions.     

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

• Monitor Franchisee assortment placements at the SKU, department and gender level and identify areas of opportunity or oversight. Communicate findings with partners and local country rep teams.
• Communicate regularly with local country sales representatives and country managers to assist in retail merchandising
• Assist local sales rep with management of on order bookings, and delivery flow.
• Work closely with corporate merchandising and planning department to effectively communicate brand and product strategies.
• Communicate merchandising and budgetary guidelines for gender, division, and category breakdowns as outline by corporate team.  Incorporate modifications addressing local and seasonal product needs.  
• Develop and manage a reporting structure that will assist in sales analysis and inventory evaluation. Provide monthly / quarterly feedback to partners on high line activity.
• Provide guidance on best buying practices with emphasis on core/ carryover and regular replenishment recommendations for sales success.    
• Respond and react to individual partner needs for product inquiry including availability, alternative product options, cancellations, and special requests.
• Provide systemic training and educational on boarding for new partners.
• Continually work to improve process while also actively participating in the development of new processes as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned

• Buying and Planning experience is critical.
• Must poses a strong understanding of the relationship between sales and inventory
• Successful candidate would use their organizational skills to prioritize tasks.
• Strong computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (V look-ups, Pivot tables, Filters.) Microsoft Word and PowerPoint preferred.
• Must be task driven and pro-active in executing responsibilities
• Ability to perform well in a fast paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 + years of Buying and Planning Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.  

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