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Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

SUMMARY:

The Associate Merchandiser Performance Apparel & Swim Gear, in steering the product creation process from concept to finished goods. Act as a critical support system by maintaining PLM system integrity, tracking milestones, and ensuring that pricing, brand positioning, and performance metrics are met before production approval.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take on accountability for a classification or product category for the entire product life cycle.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure timely execution of key product management milestones is met within the seasonal end-to-end calendar.
• Participates in merchandising strategies and seasonal line plans, product briefs, and roadmaps to build profitable assortments that will meet business objectives and financial goals.
• Assist with conducting global market landscape research and analysis to identify new opportunities for Nike Swim to compete and create value for consumers, retailers, distributors, and other stakeholders. Leverage internal and external data sources to develop an intimate understanding of the consumer and the market space to drive and deliver superior results.
• Collaborate with design, product development, technical design, and sourcing to finalize pricing and margins with sales and planning.
• Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain successful workflow.
• Learn to analyze retail sales with the planning and design teams to identify opportunities and best selling items.
• Support the Merchandising team in all related needs and market preparation.
• Maintain all merchandising data entry files and communication (merch plan, competitive snapshots, change notices, costing sheets, detailed product information, marketing updates; etc).
• Keep all necessary internal & external partners up to date with product information/changes (purchasing, planning, sourcing, sales, design, overseas, retail team, compliance, e-comm).
• Support sample management process to include tracking samples for assigned categories and ensure on-time delivery, sample organization, invoicing and tracking of sample budget.
• Maintains PLM software for all new & carryover styles, owns all PLM assets for flow into NuOrder / Sales Toolkit.
• Ensures that any loaned samples are tracked & returned in a timely manner.
• Attend weekly development meetings, ensure all important issues and questions are communicated to the lead PLM when he or she cannot attend meetings.
• Attend weekly fittings to monitor development progress. Ensure a detailed recap of progress and any issues is provided to the lead PLM when he or she cannot attend meetings.
• Support the lead PLM by coordinating cross-functional touch bases, meetings dates and times.

SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent listener and extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to interact with varying personalities

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA or BS Degree in Product Development, Product Design, Sports Product Management, Merchandising; or a related field.
• 2-4 years product management and/or merchandising experience in Apparel. Swim Industry experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Google suite, Adobe Suite, and Product Lifecycle Management Software (PLM).
• A passion for product and high taste level.
• Knowledge of retail math and concepts.

What's In It For You?

• Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.
• Financial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.
• Growth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).
• Team Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.
• Exclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e-commerce sites.

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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