Join the thousands of innovators, advocates and forces who are making an impact every day at one of the biggest footwear brands in the world. Whether you love to connect with consumers on the retail floor or want to drive our award-winning powerhouse in new directions, the SKECHERS team is the place to be. Learn more about our brand at skx.com. 

JOB PURPOSE
The Associate Merchandiser of Apparel will support the Merchandising functions within the Apparel division from ideation through commercialization under the direction of the Apparel Merchandiser.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS
•    Develop a strong understanding of the Skechers customer globally and utilize sales analysis to stay on top of an evolving and dynamic apparel market opportunity for the Brand.  Utilize brand knowledge and sales analysis to strategize and recommend a product assortment that delivers on trend, quality, at a value to the customer.
•    Create line plan direction for seasonal collections that clearly communicates the product needs for wholesale, retail and International distribution channels to the product creation team.
•    Stay current with competitor and market trends for style, silhouette, fabric, price points and promotions, marketing campaigns.  Apply learnings to stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.
•    Work with the product creation team through the PC cycle to insure the line goals and objectives are being met while the product delivers on the quality expectations of the Brand.
    

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Monitor apparel inventory and trends and provide suggestions on potential opportunities/liabilities
•    Consistently review sales for wholesale, retail and international businesses and apply learnings to future assortments
•    Collaborate with design and development on product knowledge for every season/event and relay information to marketing for creation of sales/marketing tools 
•    Monitor Skechers website for accuracy in photos and content
•    Review and update line sheets on itsthes.com for accuracy on a weekly basis
•    Ensure all merchandising information in PLM, Garpac and Compass are accurate and up to date for every season/event
•    Communicate all updates (Drops/Adds/Style Changes) and deadlines within each season to wholesale, retail and international partners
•    Manage all orders between businesses for each season ensuring accuracy

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

•    No

JOB REQUIREMENTS
•    3+ years in the apparel industry with experience in merchandising, buying or product development
•    Strong understanding and sincere interest in the apparel business from several perspectives: retail, wholesale, ecommerce, athlete and events.
•    Proficient in retail math
•    Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to think creatively and independently.
•    Ability to be influential, persuasive and diplomatic in a complex work organization.
•    Ability to handle pressure and changing priorities with a can-do attitude.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Merchandising or related field.
•    Computer Applications: Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator/CS, Power Point, etc.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

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, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.  

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