Headquartered in Southern California, 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.

JOB PURPOSE-

Oversee all aspects of the merchandise selection, inventory procurement for European Company owned retail stores and Ecommerce. Achieve company sales targets utilizing factors such as OTB (open to buy), localized market needs, seasonal trends, and sku management requirements. Guide merchant team to ensure optimal assortment selections across multiple store formats that include Concept, Outlets, and Big Box. Collaborate with International and Domestic Merchandising teams to ensure consistent brand message and global store standards are executed.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-

• Collaborate and work closely with Merchandise and Planning teams, both domestic and abroad, to create elevated, compelling, and trend right assortments that reflect global key initiatives and local needs.
• Manage and guide Buying team for optimal product placement, localized in-store needs, sales execution, and end of season stock elimination.
• Conduct weekly sales analysis reviews to develop tactical actions that drive sales.
• Develop assortment plans tailored to the European market based on store volume, sku count capabilities, store capacities, and company key initiatives to ensure appropriate depth is achieved by store volume and size.
• Develop assortment plans for Ecom platforms in multiple EU countries with emphasis on global consistency of key initiatives and individual market needs.
• Preview and contribute insights to seasonal budgets for top line sales and OTB targets outlined by planning department.
• Collaborate on in-store and digital marketing initiatives supporting local holidays and key selling periods.
• Partner with Planning and Allocations team to ensure assortment vision is executed as designed.
• Initiates sell down strategies for end of season and slow selling product.
• Engage with local field team to ensure the highest standards of brand image, store presentation, and merchandising focus is effectively communicated within the retail store environment.
• Cultivate business relations with Domestic and Global wholesale team with emphasis on shared communication of product knowledge and marketing strategies that help to align the retail and wholesale landscape in Europe.
• Strategically interpret and align consumer insight to all aspects of business.
• Drive calendar to meet crucial dates and hold team accountable.
• Product Assortment Planning: Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape to curate a well-balanced product assortment that resonates with our customers on a seasonal basis. Identify opportunities for product expansion while maintaining the brand's core identity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Experienced intellect for merchandising, planning and analytical attributes that drive sales and expand Skechers retail presence.
• Leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Footwear retail landscape.  
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task, prioritizes, and manages team members.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Excel/Office including advanced applications.
• Ability to adapt to and learn new operating systems.
• Broad-based business acumen
• Ability to engage and inspire a wide variety of partners, stakeholders, and team members.
• Strong innovation, communication, and collaboration skills to present merchandising direction in a compelling manner.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Assortment planning background with a large volume of skus.
• Global Mindset.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Build and grow INTL relationships.
• Outstanding time management skills.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

• Must have a Bachelor degree preferably with a business background.
• 10+ years of buying experience, preferably in footwear and/or apparel.
• 2+ years Planning experience, preferably in footwear and/or apparel.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay range for this position is $150,000-$175,000/year

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: including time for fathers and adopting parents.
• Short term & long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple carries, including EPO, HPN and PPO plans.
• Competitive 401k plan and employer matching.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) offerings.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday time.
• Pet Insurance available.
• Onsite wellness programs at company headquarters including fitness classes, acupuncture, and chiropractor.
• Employee stock purchase program
• Employee product discount of 50%; employee sample sales and family and friends discount throughout the year. 
• Skechers Company Culture and growth strategy is deeply infused with internal career growth and opportunities for learning.