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Solomon Page

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PLV developments in retail business * Higher Diploma or above on visual merchandising or related ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

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Freelance Brand Expert

Boston, MA · On-site

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Freelance Senior Retail Merchandising Manager

Freelance Senior Retail Merchandising Manager

Solomon Page

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$45 - $53/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Freelance Senior Retail Merchandising Manager for a top fashion company in New York, New York! The Retail Merchandising Sr Manager is responsible for the buying strategy, assortment and allocation for Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories for brand's stores.
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $45-53.00/hr
  • Location: Onsite New York, New York
Responsibilities:
  • Partner with category team to work on collection development by sharing brand Retail NA needs
  • Develop assortment strategies and lead the buying and allocation end to end process for Retail NA stores in partnership with global teams.
  • Responsible for sharing the Smart Shopper assortment with global team
  • Partner with VM on the drop to coordinate field teams activities
  • Lead product buying debrief with leadership and field teams as well as product knowledge materials.
  • Partner with Distribution Center to build the drop calendar, manage and allocate the drops quantity and guarantee the right replenishment levels
  • Creates an efficient communication process between assortment execution team, Global team, Global category team and maintain good relationship with both sides.
  • Trouble shot product masterdata problems by partnering with masterdata team
  • Support projects that impact inventory movements (obsolete, NRR, stores to stores, reporting, etc. along with needed cross functional partners
  • Partner with Operation and Finance to deliver recurring requests (i.e. labor hours estimate, exclusion list)
  • Support cross functional department with ad hoc product request (samples, events, PR) and brief requests
  • Build and Manage reporting on performance and inventory
  • Manage End of season sales and markdown related activities
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in retail, finance, marketing or related fields
  • Working knowledge of Planning, Buying and Merchandising principles
  • Proficient computer skills, Excel, merchandising and planning systems (DPM, RPAS, Planning Files, AFS1, and FMS1)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and system
  • Finance and accounting principles, able to communicate financial plans and results from a merchandise perspective
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills - able to extract conclusions from available data
  • 5+ years' work experience in retail planning, buying or merchandising
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .
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