Merchandiser - Accessories

At RAA, we trust and believe in our associates to fashion their future.

Randa Apparel & Accessories is one of the world’s leading fashion clothing and accessories companies, spanning 11 countries, with a portfolio of 30 brands including Haggar, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Dickies, and over 100 years of industry leadership. From the #1 dress pant brand in North America to the #1 belt and wallet, RAA produces exceptional products and services worldwide, delighting customers and making partners successful.

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Position Summary:

The Merchandiser is responsible for developing seasonal line plan architecture for their area of responsibility (AOR) and oversees full life-cycle development for the upcoming season. This job may oversee different brand(s) (approximately one to two brand(s)) and may also manage Assistant Merchandisers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Reviews previous selling with Design team, analyzes trends and presents recommendations for new season.
• Collaborates with the Design team in developing the seasonal line by giving direction on styles and colors.
• anages presentation preparation by working with the Sales team on the meeting requirements. This also includes pulling actual products for key account meetings, market weeks and trade shows.
• Processes adoptions by completing style set-ups in Product Lifestyle Management (PLM), conducting hand-off meetings with Sourcing Coordinators, and verifying all product details and quotes.
• Owns and manages the calendar workflow to ensure timely completion of all seasonal milestones and crucial presentations.
• Conducts follow-up with suppliers with daily email communications about questions, sample status, costing, resourcing and adoptions.
• Coordinates with factories to develop prototypes. Reviews prototypes and ensures they are made according to specifications.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education/License Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising or equivalent degree/experience

General Experience Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in merchandising of consumer products, design, or product development
• Accessories design experience

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities (e.g. software proficiency, language, project management):

• Technical knowledge as it relates to raw materials and finished goods manufacturing
• Supervisory experience and/or leadership skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Office Products, Adobe Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop a plus
• Knowledge of Product Development Cycle Management such as PLM or similar program
• Excellent presentation skills for internal and external customers

Working Conditions/Physical Demands (e.g. lifting 50 lbs., travel requirements):

• Ability to travel frequently on domestic and international trips (25% - 30%), previous experience traveling overseas is a plus.
• Must able to receive, lift, open and unpack boxes containing product samples

Core Behavioral Attributes (e.g. Interpersonal and communication skills):

• Interpersonal, analytical and creative writing/communicating and organizational skills
• Ability to organize work activities with attention to detail and good follow-through skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Strong customer and results driven orientation

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions. 
• Commuter benefit plan. 
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness, and wellness program.
• A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth