Analyst, Channel Trading

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration. Any offer of employment is contingent upon proof of full COVID 19 vaccinations upon hire. Accommodations due to medical or religious reasons will be evaluated in compliance with the law.

Position Overview
Purpose and Scope: To provide support and analysis Channel Trading related responsibilities for RLS/PFS across assigned labels/ business. Channel Trading responsibilities include but not limited to Go To Market execution, in season performance and , supporting the growth and focus category strategies locally to drive and maximize sales.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities: 1. Channel Support
* Conduct Competitor analysis, pricing research, product research, consumer and market research on a seasonal basis to provide feedback to the performance partners ensuring that assortments, merchandise and pricing strategies make sense with the channel needs.
* Support Channel Trading managers in all Go-To-Market, workstream and in season performance milestones, processes and related activities by providing analysis on channel trends, successes/opportunities and the end consumer.
* Lead and co-manage scheduling meetings/appointments, store communication, note-taking and follow up on for all activities related to respective area of focus.
* Coordinate and execute channel trading responsibilities relating to augmented reality store tagging and special project releases. 2. Sales Driver and Ownership
* Identifying successes and challenges of the Go-To-Market initiatives to drive in and post season action plans in order to achieve sales plan for their accountable business
* Partner with Channel Trading managers and other relevant business partners to maximize sales and profitability of product line through strategic product selection that supports the customer experience.
* Manage execution and in season performance of assortments through the establishment of strong partnerships with cross functional teams as well as trend/business analysis.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Job Requirements: · Proficiency in retail math · Proficiency in Microsoft suite applications · Ability to multi task and prioritize · Able to adapt to the fast paced and constantly changing environment · Excellent cross functional communication skills · Creative, assertive and solution-oriented · Experience in fashion apparel and accessories industry with knowledge in merchandising and retail environment