Job Title: Senior Manager, Merchandising, Women's Accessories
Reports to: Senior Director, Merchandising Women's LTG & Accessories
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the management of the Accessories category (Custom Jewelry, Textiles, Belts, Hats, and Eyewear), including defining business strategy, managing the buying process, allocation and distribution to the Americas boutiques, in accordance with company strategic business plans.
- Communicate and Partner very closely with Retail teams on client needs and day to day inquiries
- Collaborate with corporate partners (Visual Merchandising, Training, Communication & Image, Supply Chain, Retail Performance)
- Develop a strong understanding of market dynamics and needs through store visits and competitor analysis
- Actively communicate with the Paris central merchandising team to provide feedback and outline needs of the market
- Define store assortment by product category and by store cluster
- Place seasonal market orders; place and confirm reorders as needed
- Manage Seasonal Reserve process: buy book creation, communication and follow up with boutiques, ensuring client orders are filled accurately; strategically adjust allocations
- Define assortment for Store openings & Events.
- Define and implement action plans to ensure business targets are achieved
- Set sales goals on a weekly and monthly basis
- Review weekly sales reports ensuring planned sales and stretch targets are met
- Prepare markdowns (prepare selection, negotiate w/Paris office)
- Provide end of season (EOS) product analysis and final sales report
In close partnership with Supply Chain team:
- Participate in open-to-buy (OTB) discussions and meetings
- Weekly reviews of consolidation opportunities
- Drive monthly reorders
- Monthly forecast review
- Prepare and review fast/slow sellers report
- Discuss replenishment strategy
Skills and Competencies: - Excellent organizational skills and drive for results
- Ability to analyze business trends and react quickly and strategically
- Strong communication, listening and comprehension skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to build relationships with corporate and retail teams
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
Requirements: - 8 years minimum of luxury Merchandising experience
- Strong understanding of Women's fashion industry (i.e. competition landscape and trends)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Expertise in other Microsoft Office programs, especially PowerPoint
- Ability to travel frequently (including international
The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $120k-135k annually, plus bonus eligibility. The salary offered will be dependent upon the candidate's relevant skills and experience. Christian Dior Inc. offers comprehensive benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and short and long-term disability. Additional employee perks include, but are not limited to employee discount program, various paid time off, volunteer time off, holidays, mental health and wellbeing support, family friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services, commuter benefits, 401k plans with an employer contributions matching plan, employee referral program, and more.
