manager of merchandising

The Home Depot

<div><p><b>Position Purpose:</b></p><p></p><p>
The Sr. Manager, Merchandise Planning, HDD will be responsible for execution of assortment reviews and strategic planning/analysis of online programs. This individual would develop pricing &amp; profitability analytics and provide store side Merchandising with the insights needed to grow total market share.</p><p></p><p>
The Sr. Manager, Merchandise Planning is responsible for analyzing data to identify opportunities across all depts and providing recommendations to senior leadership. Utilizes online tools and capabilities to ensure multi channel alignment.</p><p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
40% Drive consistent category-level strategy planning with Merchants: coordination of necessary data from both store and online systems, development of project templates and concise reporting results for Online and Store Merchants</li><li>
20% Responsible for the development of standard reporting tools, supervising data collection and reporting distribution</li><li>
20% Partner with functional areas such as Supply Chain, Core Merchandising, Vendor Compliance and Inventory Management to ensure effective solutions that can be leveraged across all areas</li><li>
10% Manage work activities and provide development of direct reports</li><li>
10% Serve as primarily liaison with Merchandising Execution team to ensure inclusion of online strategies in product line reviews and synergies between online and core merchandising assortments.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:</b></p><ul><li>
Position reports to DMM, homedepot.com</li>
Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues <li>- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Travel Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Physical Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Working Conditions:</b></p><ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Online and/or Retail Store Experience. Both preferred.</li><li>
Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex data from varying sources.</li><li>
Experience with relational databases. Epiphany and/ or Omniture preferred.</li><li>
Online and/or Retail Store Experience. Both preferred.</li><li>
Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex data from varying sources.</li><li>
Experience with relational databases. Epiphany and/ or Omniture preferred.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Education:</b></p><ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Education:</b></p><ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Years of Work Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
10</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Years of Work Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Leadership Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Leadership Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul><p><b><br>
Certifications:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul><p><b><br>
Competencies:</b></p><ul><li>
High level of product knowledge/expertise.</li><li>
Strong planning, organization and presentation skills, maintains sense of urgency and able to manage multiple projects and schedule demands. Delegates effectively</li><li>
Customer centric - able to see business from customer perspective</li><li>
Champions creative and innovative thinking</li><li>
Strategic thinking; process focus</li></ul></div><p></p>

Sr Manager, Merchandise Planning

Crocs

<div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Sr. Manager Merchandising
</b></h1></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Requisition ID: 13577
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Westwood, MA, US, 02090
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Time in Office: Onsite
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you&rsquo;re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you&rsquo;re not expected to fit a mold. You&rsquo;re encouraged to break it and create something better.</div><div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Overview</b></h2>
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Reporting to the Director of NA WHS Merchandising, the <b>Sr. Manager, Merchandising</b> will lead the Family and Fashion Athletic Specialty channels. This role is responsible for developing seasonal assortments and strategies grounded in consumer and business insights, SKU and door-level productivity, and financial targets. As a key cross-functional partner to Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Category Management, you will provide clear insights and direction to align and complete seasonal strategies. As channel lead, you will serve as the expert on marketplace trends, competitive landscape, and consumer mindset&mdash;using those insights to strengthen and evolve the product offering. Above all, this role requires a passion for team leadership and the development of others.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Do</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Develop seasonal tools and assortments that meet consumer needs, drive growth, and align with broader Brand initiatives.</li>
<li>Leverage consumer insights, business trends, planning and sell-through data to translate insights into clear actions that inform current and future assortment strategies.</li>
<li>Drive intentional assortment segmentation aligned to merchandising strategy and marketplace needs.</li>
<li>Build assortments that protect core volume through key products while introducing newness to unlock incremental growth and whitespace opportunities.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment and collaboration at all critical decision points.</li>
<li>Lead and present at key milestone and breakthrough meetings, both internally and with external partners.</li>
<li>Balance long-term strategic vision with day-to-day execution to deliver results.</li>
<li>Lead through empowerment, prioritizing people development and fostering a culture of curiosity, consumer-centric thinking, and analytical rigor.</li>
<li>Lead, develop, and support team members to enable high performance and growth</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Bring to the Table</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience preferred</li>
<li>8+ years of proven experience in Merchandising or Buying roles with proven experience in driving product assortments.</li>
<li>3 + years of people leadership or team management experience</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills &amp; attention to detail and deadlines.</li>
<li>Knowledge of footwear product creation process, timeline, and terminology.</li>
<li>Comfortable with conducting presentations virtually and in-person to large groups, including leadership and external partners.</li>
<li>Able to analyze retail and financial data to develop and deliver capacity targets and unit and revenue goals.</li>
<li>Must be able to use Microsoft Suite, Excel savvy and be able to use pivot tables, VLOOKUP&rsquo;s, charts, etc.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage others as well as navigating difficult conversations with partners and cross-functional team members.</li>
<li>Ability to lead with empowerment, agility, and emotional intelligence.</li>
<li>Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and matrixed environment with high degree of collaboration.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel internationally or domestically as needed</li>
<li>Experience within PLM system (Centric or similar)</li>
</ul>
<p>#heydude</p>
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#LI-CM1</p></div></div></div><p>
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.</p><br>
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.</p><br>
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<p>
Title: Sr. Manager Merchandising</p>
<p>
Salary or Pay Range: $135,000 - $145,000</p>
<p>
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.</p><br>
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This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.</p><br>
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<p>
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&amp;D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.</p><br>
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<p><i>
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.</i></p>
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Job Category: Corporate</p><br>
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<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Boston</p></div>

Sr. Manager Merchandising

Gucci

<div>
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  Summary
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 If you are a Dream-maker, this is the place for you. Together, we will create the real fabric of Gucci. A community of people united by the same passion: breaking new ground in the fashion world and beyond.
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  Job Description
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  Role Mission
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 The Gucci Merchandising Manager &ndash; Men&rsquo;s Leathergoods is responsible for the buying activities of these categories for the retail and eCommerce channels in North America. As the Merchandising Manager, you will buy with client centric focus, tailor the assortment for each market and store, and ensure seamless cross-functional in-season cooperation with other departments to support brand objectives and maximize sales and sell-through.
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  Key Accountabilities
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  Buying
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   Adapt and implement the Worldwide (WW) buying strategy at the regional level based on market&rsquo;s specificities/priorities;
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   Collaborate and coordinate special projects across categories during the buying campaign (capsules, holidays, buy now wear now, precious skin, caravans, etc.);
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   Perform in-season analysis and strategy proposal to optimize assortments by store;
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   Ensure that the carryover product assortment is consistently monitored and revised to maximize potential by store;
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   Coordinate and collaborate across various regional functions on launches, new store openings, renovations, closures, events, etc.;
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   Coordinate with Inventory Planning to define the rules for stock distribution of newness and carry over styles;
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   Monitor in-season cancellation proposals and follow up with Inventory Planning and Supply Chain;
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   Partner with other Merchandising team members in cohesive development and execution of merchandise assortment and buying plans.
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  Analysis and Feedback
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   Monitor category business to maximize business priorities/opportunities;
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   Monitor sales and sell-through and initiate appropriate strategies and tactics to optimize stock and boost sales;
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   Review competitor activity and monitor internal and external pricing to raise opportunities to optimize positioning on key products;
  </li>
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   Collect and share qualitative comments on business to corporate merchandising counterparts;
  </li>
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   Analyze stock level, delivery status, and merchandise allocation of assigned product categories in collaboration with Inventory Planning and identify growth opportunities.
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  Store Visits
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   Conduct regular store visits (Gucci and competitors) based on business needs;
  </li>
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   Help highlight important product information, assortments and product buying strategies to store teams;
  </li>
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   Participate and collaborate with the store teams in product knowledge training;
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   Work closely with visual merchandising and retail to address tactical opportunities around space allocation and product presentation;
  </li>
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   Track and highlight market specific clientele purchasing patterns.
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  </li>
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  Merchandise Planning
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   Conduct sales plan reviews with regional and worldwide planning teams;
  </li>
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   Evaluate sales potential by event/store to inform open-to-buy opportunities at store level;
  </li>
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   Evaluate the sales potential of products and collections by functions, lines, and price ranges to cover different customer segments and nationalities.
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  Visual Merchandising
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   Provide strategic input for visual set-ups to positively impact business;
  </li>
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   Provide visual merchandising with necessary buying information and collaborate to facilitate implementation of product presentation strategies on new and existing product;
  </li>
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   Work together with other merchandising team members on cross-category projects to give visual merchandising complete visibility to execute actions;
  </li>
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   Continuously share updates in carry over assortment strategies and performance to fine tune displays;
  </li>
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   Share performance feedback and visual product priorities to help visual merchandising implement relevant strategies that will benefit the business.
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  </li>
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  Key Requirements
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Fashion, Business, Finance, or related discipline desired;
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   A minimum of 4-5 years of relevant buying experience gained within a fashion and/or luxury environment;
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   Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook;
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   Must be organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities;
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   Excellent communication skills &ndash; verbal and written;
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   Flexibility to travel with short notice domestically and internationally approximately 30% to 40% of the business calendar year;
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   Able to work a demanding schedule, which can include on an ad-hoc basis evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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  Work Authorization
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   Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States
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  Accessibility
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 Our Gucci community is committed to providing a culture of inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of the employee life cycle &ndash; starting with the candidate experience.&nbsp; If you are&nbsp;&nbsp; interested in becoming a Gucci Dream-maker and applying for employment and require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact us by email at accessibility.americas@gucci.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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 When contacting us, please provide your contact information, the role you have applied to, and the nature of your accessibility issue. Please only send inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.
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  Salary Range &ndash; New York
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 For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, GUCCI includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. In addition, where a candidate falls within the disclosed range estimate may be dependent on the applicable geographic differential associated with the location in which the position may be filled.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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 A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $110,000 to $120,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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 Regular
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  Start Date
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 2026-04-06
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  Schedule
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  Organization
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 Gucci America Inc.
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GUCCI Merchandising Manager - Men's Leathergoods

Nestlé USA

<div><p><b>POSITION SNAPSHOT</b></p><div>
Location: Qatar &ndash; Doha</div><div>
Company: Nestl&eacute;
</div><div>Full-time</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The Merchandising Executive will be responsible to lead on all merchandising activities with the 3rd party merchandising agency and local sales/category teams.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
A day in the life of a Merchandising Executive</b></div><br>
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Ensure merchandising visits take place as per the route defined.</li><li>
Ensure IDP is properly updated as per the month priorities.</li><li>
Follow up on IDP implementation and adherence to the IDP plan.</li><li>
Coordinate with Sales and Commercial teams on IDP compliance, learning and actions needed to ensure BIC execution.</li><li>
Coach and develop the 3rd part merchandising team through constant merchandising training and field visits coaching.</li><li>
Follow up on OSA % and ensure relevant actions are taken by the relevant team to improve OSA.</li><li>
Full BDA compliance by ensuring full visibility on BDA implementation, keep track of BDA compliance progress, ensure actions are taken by the relevant team.</li><li>
Accountable and responsible to achieve agreed upon merchandising KPIs.</li>
Adhere to all Company principles and policies including Nestl&eacute; trade policy, local Sales policy, local Trade Terms, Safety and legal regulations.<br>
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<b>What will make you successful</b></div><br>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</li><li>
Merchandising experience</li><li>
Team player</li><li>
Leadership and coaching skills;</li><li>
Analytical skills.</li></ul></div>

Merchandising Executive

FIRSTCRY

<p><i>Firstcry Retail DWC-LLC Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven </i><i><b>Assistant Manager &ndash; Online Merchandising</b></i> <i>to manage product presentation, onsite visibility, and sales optimization across categories on the FirstCry UAE platform. The role requires strong commercial acumen, ecommerce merchandising expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize conversions, revenue, and customer experience.</i></p><p><b>Job location</b>: Dubai South, UAE</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>1. Online Merchandising &amp; Visibility</b></p><ul><li>Manage category storefronts, landing pages, and onsite placements to ensure strong product discoverability.</li><li>Plan and execute homepage banners, thematic collections, and seasonal campaigns.</li><li>Optimize product sorting, filters, and navigation to improve user experience and conversion rates.</li><li>Coordinate with design and content teams for high-quality product display.</li></ul><p><b>2. Sales &amp; Performance Optimization</b></p><ul><li>Monitor category performance including traffic, conversion, AOV, and revenue.</li><li>Identify high-potential SKUs and ensure strong visibility through strategic placements.</li><li>Plan promotional calendars including markdowns, bundles, and special price campaigns.</li><li>Track stock availability and reduce lost sales due to OOS products.</li></ul><p><b>3. Campaign &amp; Promotion Management</b></p><ul><li>Execute sale events (seasonal, mega sales, festive promotions).</li><li>Ensure accurate price drops, coupon tagging, and promotional communication onsite.</li><li>Work closely with marketing teams for traffic-driving campaigns.</li></ul><p><b>4. Catalog &amp; Content Excellence</b></p><ul><li>Ensure accurate product categorization, attributes, and taxonomy.</li><li>Maintain high-quality PDP content including images, videos, and descriptions.</li><li>Drive improvements in product content to enhance conversion.</li></ul><p><b>5. Inventory &amp; Supply Coordination</b></p><ul><li>Coordinate with sourcing and supply chain teams to maintain healthy stock levels.</li><li>Track fast-moving and slow-moving inventory for better planning.</li><li>Support liquidation planning for aged inventory.</li></ul><p><b>6. Data Analysis &amp; Reporting</b></p><ul><li>Prepare daily/weekly/monthly dashboards for sales and merchandising KPIs.</li><li>Use data insights to refine pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies.</li><li>Analyze customer behavior and onsite journeys for optimization opportunities.</li></ul><p><b>7. Team Leadership</b></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of merchandisers and category executives</li><li>Allocate category responsibilities and ensure target achievement.</li><li>Drive team productivity, training, and performance reviews</li></ul><p><b>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, Ecommerce, or related field.</li><li>6-10 years of experience in Ecommerce Merchandising / Category Management.</li><li>Strong understanding of ecommerce KPIs and conversion funnels.</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.</li><li>Experience in managing promotional campaigns and sale events.</li><li>Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Experience</b></p><ul><li>Experience in baby/kids products, or FMCG e-commerce categories.</li><li>Familiarity with GCC e-commerce market trends.</li></ul><p><b>Key Competencies</b></p><ul><li>Commercial mindset</li><li>Analytical thinking</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Customer-first approach</li></ul><p><b>If interested and if you have the relevant experience, please share your CV &amp; details to careers@firstcry.ae.</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED17,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Assistant Manager – Online Merchandising

American Eagle Outfitters

<div><div><b>YOUR ROLE
</b></div><div>As the Merchandise Leader, you are the Merchandising Team Leader's right hand in ensuring your store is always rocking AEO Brand Visual Standards. Your expertise lies in executing effective Floorsets, marketing and merchandising updates; plus, you ensure the store is always &quot;guest ready&quot; through effective replenishment. You have a keen attention to detail, you are passionate about visual standards, and you love working with your team to #getthejobdone. Most importantly, you represent our company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.<br>
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<div><b>YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
</b></div><div><ul><li><b><i>You have a </i></b><b><i>passion </i></b><b><i>for merchandising: </i></b>You support driving an outstanding guest experience in partnership with the Merchandising Team Leader by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards.
</li><li><b><i>Floorsets </i></b><b><i>are your &quot;thing&quot;! </i></b>You drive killer Floorset execution by training and coaching the Floorset team, setting clear productivity goals, and ensuring all areas of the store are effectively executed to Floorset standards - from uppers and bustforms to tables and wardrobers.
</li><li><b><i>You're a merchandising </i></b><b><i>innovator </i></b><b><i>: </i></b>You ensure your store stays in tip-top shape by #owning day to day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment. You have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and are always ready to game plan with leadership and take action!
</li><li><b><i>You've got a </i></b><b><i>&quot;teamwork&quot; </i></b><b><i>mentality: </i></b>You support the Merchandising Team Leader in ensuring the team understands how to maintain AEO Brand Standards through merchandising, adjustments and replenishment so your store is always looking #fresh!
</li><li><b><i>You're a </i></b><b><i>people </i></b><b><i>person: </i></b>You ensure the merchandising team's #1 priority is always the guest experience. You make it a priority to champion a culture of recognition and you love to celebrate wins with the team!
</li><li><b><i>Integrity </i></b><b><i>is your middle name: </i></b>You ensure store safety standards are maintained on the Salesfloor and in the Stockroom. You're committed to shrink-reducing strategies and you always adhere to AEO policies and procedures.
</li></ul></div><div><b>YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF:
</b></div><div><ul><li>You love AE and Aerie products!
</li><li>You love organization and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.
</li><li>You have flexible availability - you're there to get product moving early in the morning, late in the evening and on the weekends.
</li><li>You have strong retail merchandising and visual skills and you have a history of retail work - #practicemakesperfect.
</li></ul></div><div><b>OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE:
</b></div><div><ul><li>They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
</li><li>They're given opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and are offered great potential for career advancement.
</li><li>They receive 40% off product at both AE &amp; Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
</li><li>They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.</li></ul></div></div>

AE - Merchandise Leader

Centric Brands

<div>
 <strong>
  About Us
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 </strong>
 Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women&rsquo;s, men&rsquo;s and kid&rsquo;s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company&rsquo;s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
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  Specific Responsibilities Would Include
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  Overall Responsibilities
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 Handle end to end product&rsquo;s development till shipment, ensure right quality, right vendor, right price and on time delivery.
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 Manage and control the price negotiation with suppliers, collect market and competitor activities.
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 Accountable for final order negotiation with the vendors, manage and control order details and requirements to the suppliers/production units.
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 Guide team for supplier development and supplier briefing, seasonal supplier evaluation and seasonal capacity blocking for production.
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 Ensure satisfactory execution of all POs placed for business stream to meet all commercial KPIs: OTD, etc.
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 Guide and manage the sourcing communication for business stream.
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 Closely follow up on critical path with team and solve problems (if arise) in the process.
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 Ensure that day-to-day review is made on feedbacks received from team members on various issues including production status and corrective actions are taken in time.
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 Guide and keep track of team to manage the whole process pre and post order placement ensuring quantity, quality, order specification and delivery dates are achieved.
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 Help team members find ways to test new ideas efficiently through rapid prototyping and view innovation as a journey that may involve many turns.
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 Managing the team to achieve business objectives.
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 New Vendor/factory onboarding training.
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 SMS allocation
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 New vendor factory sourcing and development.
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 Price negotiation
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 Order management, team production tracking till delivery.
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 Solve the problems/conflicts between vendor and customer.
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 Build and maintain vendor network to business needs.
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 Vendor performance review for optimizing strategical supply chain.
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 Coaching and people development.
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 Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
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  Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
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  Additional Requirements
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   Proven working experience in merchandising
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   Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/design
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   Up to date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices
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   Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
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   Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Marketing or related field
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   Excellent verbal and written communications skills
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   Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel
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  Competency Requirements
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  Behavioral Competencies:
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   Decision Making
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   Communication
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   Collaboration
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   Conflict Management and Problem Solving
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   Driving Execution
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   Be transparent
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   Think positive
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   Self-driven
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  Language Proficiency:
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 Fluent in: English,
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  Specific Working Conditions
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 Frequency of Trave: As required.
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