Merchandising manager job description

C ome work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Our vision at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We're making things better for pets, people and the planet through our Think Adoption First philosophy, the Petco Foundation and other important initiatives that focus on putting animals first, educating pet parents and reducing our carbon footprint. The journey starts with knowledgeable, passionately engaged associates who are proud to recommend Petco as a place to work, who believe in our Vision and who are committed to delivering a superior customer experience.

From our retail stores and our network of Distribution Centers to our Corporate offices, you'll work with others who share your values and commitment. We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us. Our ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.
Education (Required):

+ Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, economics, business, or statistics.

+ Work Experience (Required): 3-5 years of retail planning, inventory management, financial planning or financial analysis experience.

+ Two years recent management experience in a retail environment leading a team of 2-5 direct reports, preferably within a planning capacity.

+ Solid understanding of financial measurements including: sales, gross margin, GMROI, inventory turn, weeks of supply, open to buy and how to impact them.

+ Ability to communicate and influence decisions to profitably drive the business.

+ Good communication and presentation skills.

+ Exposure to relevant planning, finance, analytical, data management systems - systems used: Oracle Planning, Micro Strategies, Applied Predictive Technologies. Identifies/influences critical stakeholders; proactively problem solves and recommends solutions. Optimization Mindset - designs and develops models/plans to optimize decisions.

+ Built collaborative partnerships with critical stakeholder, direct reports, peers and cross-functional teams. Understands and executes against business strategy and goals.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem.

The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today's 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics' partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.

As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

At Fanatics, we're a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.

As a Merchandise Manager (MM) at Fanatics Brands this role will lead the merchandising of consumer products for a specific brand or league across Fanatics Brands. Leads all aspects of the merchandising function, SOP building and calendar, partnering with GM's, planning, sales, owning pre-line and league presentations.

ResponsibilitiesOwn a league centric assortment, partnering with product creation and art team for inline and hot market needs Lead the creation of comprehensive line plans by leagues based on category direction and rights that can be activated against to support an integrated global marketplace Translate consumer insights into merchant line plans and build out a plan to support seasonal revenue, margin, and inventory goals. Analyze POS data to create in-season energy programs that drive revenue and inform future product creation Constantly analyze the competitor landscape to drive our ability to build new growth opportunities Manages approvals of artwork, product images, product descriptions, MSRP's Be an expert in product concepts, including the creation of key stories and product that generates an emotional connection to the brand and consumer Translate consumer insights into commercially viable, trend-relevant stories Plan product lines with the understanding of a finished, chase and blank inventory opportunity Brief the design team on direction based on seasonal needs, art, and competitive landscape Utilize and optimize the merchant planning team to track and define key business opportunities Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with design, sourcing, and general managers, to deliver product line optimization, margin goals and adoption rate goals; Seasonal analysis, adoption of product can be used to inform future line plan for a bigger, better strategy Present the product line to various internal and external partners at key development timelines, driving alignment between sales, product, marketing, and supply chain Establish pricing strategy to achieve category margin and profitability targets Possible travel, including overseas, account and league reviews

RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Manufacturing, Apparel, or related field; or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience, experience in retail or wholesale (4+ years) is acceptable without a degree. Product merchandising/creation experience of at least 4 years Strong understanding of merchandising retail math/financial skills Moderate experience with fashion, color, and trend analysis Strong understanding of the product creation process is required Experience in using and utilizing sales data to analyze and steer a business Intermediate skill level in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, data warehouses and database management Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure. Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment Experience in identifying the right products to meet brief requirements Sports fan a plus Ability to travel up to 30% of the job

Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics' fair labor practices.
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Purpose

As a family-owned company, it's the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service STIHL is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Digital Merchandising Manager to join our E-commerce team from the comfort of home! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team!

This individual will be the center of the customer journey ecosystem, responsible to drive the ecommerce P&L across various channels, partnering with dealers and maximizing the omnichannel experience. They will ensure that right content and products are featured to the right customer, driving conversion and average order value. We are looking for someone who leads, runs, and develops high performing cross-functional teams to accomplish shared goals.

Position Highlights Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
Pension Plan & 401k with employer match
Vacation, Sick, & Paid Holidays
Competitive Pay with multiple bonus opportunities
Remote work location!
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Regularly coordinate with dealers to ensure STIHL products are effectively featured on their digital platforms.
Ensure that the end to end experience and site - from homepage through category, comparison, search, PLP, PDPs, and checkout, are shown in a way consistent with the brand.
Reduce friction across the customer journey on-site.
Understand landing pages, bounce rates, testing ideas, UI/UX, checkout flow, and other aspects to find ways to drive towards targets.
You'll be making decisions on pricing and promotions, in coordination with our national and regional distribution network sales and marketing teams.
You will deploy a well coordinated product strategy which will feature the right products at the right time, taking into account a data-driven approach, promotional calendars, and understanding seasonal trends.
Build a toolkit that you can execute.
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that the customer journey is optimized.
Be able to understand where gaps are versus expectations, options for closing those gaps, and the ability to influence effectively those responsible who can support on getting the customer experience to an ideal state.
Track P&L goals.
Understand the key drivers and be able to break down the input across product, channel, and other cuts.
Drive sales and profitability.
Able to understand all options at a strategic level and prioritize the right ones, while being able to zoom as necessary.
Specifications
Bachelor's degree required; preferred in the areas of marketing, finance, digital, or business-related fields
Ownership - ability to influence and lead starting with “why”
Passion for the customer
Cross-functional collaboration with the ability to understand how decisions can impact the broader organization;
Data-driven approach
Up-to-date knowledge about digital and ecommerce trends
Ability to simplify the complex and build a strong story
Strong communications up / down / sideways
Strong business acumen and prioritization skills
Critical thinking
MS Office proficiency
3 - 7 years; preferred 1+ years should be related to merchandising at a retailer or brand
Travel required up to 25%