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Carhartt, Inc Merchaniser - SMU, D2C, EMEA in Dearborn, Michigan
Summary
The SMU/D2C/EMEA Merchandiser is an essential role in developing SMU product assortments for all Men's categories and is a liaison with the Women's and CCG teams that not only meet the needs of our consumers, but also drive revenue and profitability for Carhartt. This position collaborates with the cross functional teams of Merchandise Planning, Design, the Business Unit leads, Supply Chain, and Marketing Operations to ensure on time execution of the seasonal product line per the Go-To-Market calendar and the execution of the merchandise 3-year plan.
We are All Leaders at Carhartt
In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being inclusive, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as we strive to build a better world, together, for all hardworking people. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy.
Responsibilities
• Responsible in all facets of managing the SMU assortment across all categories to meet financial objectives • Analyzes point of sale data to support seasonal development plans and new product/business opportunities. Prepares summary of findings and makes recommendations. • Analyzes the previous season's financial results to impact future development needs and business changes and communicates color histories, margin analysis, pricing and forecasting recommendations to the cross functional team. • Develops seasonal strategies and collaborates with Merch Planning on all versions of the assortment plan to understand revenue, GM, and inventory. • Leads prototype costing and margin analysis for the styles/materials -- reviews with Merchandise Manager to ensure margin and profitability goals are met for each season • Supports in communication of the merchandise assortment strategies to our internal and external partners. • Follow up and problem solve inquiries from BU's and Operations teams. • Partner with Operations to create a seasonal sample allocation according to budget. • Attend all fittings for the styles, focusing on market relevance of style and financial impacts of any changes. • Collaborate with Design Resources and Marketing to accurately proof, price lists, Elastic, CBS, and sales tools according to the seasonal calendar deadlines. • Create and manage lifecycle strategy at the product level (drops, IRR, obsolete). • Partner with Business Units -- Wholesale, D2C, CCG, EMEA to bring the right product assortment to our distribution channels. • Partner with Retail Brand Marketing to ensure best in class on floor presentations and provide assortment recommendations to meet brand initiatives and brand goals. • Participates in weekly development and production meetings with the cross functional team to ensure on time delivery of the seasonal product assortment and problem solve any potential obstacles. Communicates product delays with Merchandise Manager. • Collaborates with cross functional partners to create and integrate SMU (inclusive of the quick strike process), D2C, and EMEA into the Enterprise GTM. Monitor and hindsight the process to ensure efficiency and adjust to business needs.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Apparel/Textile Design or Merchandising
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree