BASIC FUNCTION:

The Product Merchandiser is an omnichannel and consumer centric role, responsible for driving the product creation process, from analyzing POS sales to discovering consumer trends and market insights to create a cohesive merchandising plan for each customer. The role is responsible for generating product cost worksheets, seasonal forecasting, and KPI management. Critical in supporting and executing the divisional financial strategy to achieve corporate goals and drive profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

1. Requires a minimum of an undergraduate degree in merchandising, business, or relevant field.
2. Requires 2+ years of applicable experience in merchandising, buying, product management, demand planning, or equivalent; preferably in footwear, accessories, or apparel.
3. Must be proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
4. Needs to be highly detail oriented with strong organizational & analytical skills.
5. Must be team oriented with ability to work collaboratively and gain alignment with many cross functional teams.
6. Needs strong presentation and communication skills.
7. Must be able to take initiative, ownership, and accountability for all projects.
8. Must have strong project management skills and the ability to maneuver between multiple projects quickly and accurately.
9. Requires robust knowledge and passion for product.
10. Must be able to work a hybrid schedule in the Columbus office, located in the Pickerington office.

1. Reviews POS sales data to track consumer behavior and determine category shifts in all channels of distribution and key accounts.
2. Performs competitive research and retail analysis and to understand emerging trends and developments in the market, identify voids within the assortment, and product opportunities for future growth.
3. Assists design in creating seasonal marketing trend decks and customer concept presentations.
4. Generates and manages seasonal product line plans and collaborates with design, sales, and account support to execute line plans and go to market strategies.
5. Formulates product pricing strategy and monitors retail market activity to deliver business objectives.
6. Establishes target product pricing and achievable ways to meet seasonal margin goals. Generates customer wholesale costs and communicates accordingly to sales and customer accounts.
7. Coordinates with compliance team & demand planning to maintain all packaging costs and monitor current tariffs and freight rates throughout the season.
8. Responsible for partnering with overseas partners and finance team to maintain seasonal costing in the price master and PLM system.
9. Aligns with account support and planning to create seasonal sell-in reports and evaluates for future growth opportunities.
10. Support management strategies and processes using a customer centric mindset to deliver results, drive store sales, and maximize efficiencies and productivity.