Skechers has spent nearly 30 years helping men, women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Developing comfort technologies is at the foundation of all that we do—delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products at a reasonable price. From our diverse footwear offering to a growing range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

With international business representing over half of our total sales, we have product available in more than 170 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,000 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.

A MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR GLOBAL LEADER IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY.

Job Purpose

Responsible for assigned (Shoes, Accessories and Apparel) merchandise selection and inventory procurement for Japan Company owned retail stores. Achieve company sales targets utilizing factors such as OTB (open to buy) financials, localized market needs, seasonal trends, and sku management requirements. Collaborate with local field and operations team and USA counterparts to ensure consistent brand message and global store standards and image are executed.

Responsibilities:

• Gain knowledge on the brand and distribution channels to identify opportunities
• Handle product assortment planning
• Monitor product trends and consumer buying behavior
• Execute strategies to satisfy customer needs
• Ensure effective product merchandising to meet financial goals
• Collaborate with relevant teams to organize launch dates
• Reviewing customer feedback to predict sales trends and seasonal stock demand
• Researching and monitoring industry trends and consumer behavior to anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns
• Assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and store layouts on sales figures
• Reviewing competitors, including pricing, profit, marketing, and other progress

   

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with costing, packaging, QA, and product safety standards
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong observatory and analytical skills in assessing product inventory
• English proficiency

eDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• 8+ years of merchandising experience in the fashion sector