Skechers USA, Inc

Merchandiser, International

Skechers USA, Inc$90K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Planning.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Prior experience in data analytics and business strategy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to tight timelines.
  • Sales experience is advantageous, particularly for a role with aggressive sales goals.

Responsibilities

  • Become a product expert and manage product assortments for multiple Asia Joint Venture countries.
  • Lead merchandising initiatives to drive growth within footwear categories.
  • Analyze sales and inventory data to identify market growth opportunities.
  • Communicate insights and strategies to Joint Venture partners effectively.
  • Develop seasonal assortment strategies based on market projections and feedback.
  • Share product availability, sales trends, and marketing initiatives with partners.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and ensure successful execution of corporate merchandising strategies.

Benefits

  • Participation in seasonal international product conferences.
  • Opportunity to build relationships with international Joint Venture partners.
  • Possibility of international travel and collaboration due to the nature of the role.
  • Flexible communication opportunities, including evening calls to accommodate time zone differences.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Obtain an extensive knowledge of the Skechers product line you will represent for International Joint Venture (Asia). Support company objectives to enable growth and profitability in the International Merchandising division. Offer new ideas and solutions to increase sales. Analyze the business to determine additional opportunities. Effectively communicate all directives on product to Joint Venture partners via presentations, emails, and conference calls – both in person and virtually.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Understanding Product:

Become a product expert of your product lines.  Manage and communicate product assortments, inventory levels, review sales, and sample orders for JV merchandising partners. Determine when to react to best sellers and identify growth opportunities while understanding consumer and product trends. Candidate must consistently monitor the JV regions to find growth opportunities and communicate that to the regional merchandising teams.

Daily and weekly duties:

  • Build and manage assortments across multiple Asia JV countries at omnichannel level

  • Key merchandising leader for respective footwear categories – bringing sound experience to drive growth and offering efficient work processes to the JV merchandising team & counterparts

  • Review overall sales/inventory levels and identify growth opportunities within each market thru data analytics

  • Communicate effectively with JV counterparts to share feedback on missed opportunities and/or re-orders as necessary

  • Strategize on seasonal line plan assortment by providing projections by outsole/category

  • Share vital information to Asia JV partners regarding product availability, sales samples, sales trends, key initiatives, marketing strategies and product direction

  • Key merchandising ambassador of corporate initiatives while maintaining a strong understanding of regional needs within Asia JV

  • Collaborate and communicate with Director of International, JV, and cross functional partners within International Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, and Sample Teams

  • Demonstrate a high level of quality work focusing with specific attention to details.

  • Ability to work independently but also convey successful team building skills

  • Run reports and produce sales analysis/inventory management documents across the Asia JV region

  • Aggressive sales approach is needed.  As there are few occasions to work in person, phone calls and emails are essential to success in this position.  The merchandiser must be comfortable with phone/video communications and in-person product presentations.

International Product Conferences (held seasonally):

  • Attend Global conference in our Manhattan Beach Showroom twice a year, extending into the weekend if necessary.

  • Build rapport with Joint Venture merchandising regions to grow and develop relationships.

  • Possible evening calls with JV partners due to time zone difference

  • Work with JV partners to understand their business focusing on key assortments and product on order.  Make educated recommendations for styles that can work in their markets thru analysis of respective countries.

  • Become an expert in your lines as this position requires you to have extensive product knowledge of a large volume of SKUs.

  • Present product lines to internal teams at all levels

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Prior Buying / Merchandising experience required

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Able to manage multiple priorities and timelines

  • Strong presentation skills to an audience of all levels

  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft PPT skills

  • Experienced data analytics and business acumen

  • High problem-solving skills

  • International experience a plus

  • Previous tradeshow experience a plus

  • Sales background a plus

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 4-6 years of Merchandising/Buying/Planning experience

  • Bachelor’s degree

The pay range for this role is $90,000-$100,000/yr USD.

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About Skechers USA, Inc

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.

Skechers USA, Inc Careers

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Learn more about Skechers USA, Inc
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$6.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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