Assistant Manager, Merchandising, e-Commerce, CK China
- Employer
- Calvin Klein
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Closing date
- 29 Sep 2022
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- Function
- Merchandising & Planning
- Level
- Manager
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:
Continually manage and optimize online product buying from season to season to drive inventory productivity and sales
- Identify opportunities/threats and set priorities based on biggest sales impact - identify the specific "what" & purpose
- Manage and review online merchandise presentation to ensure the categorization, imagery, copy, pricing, site placement and promotional tags are accurate and meet brand standards
- Understand categorical seasonality and customer buying trends
- Drive conversion based on what the customers want (full price) and total sales through reasonable assortment and smart discounts & promotions
- Follow-up the final customer offer on site and apply learnings on coming actions
- Develop buying strategies based on all platforms need and opportunities.
Strategic stock management and availability.
- Set best-before dates on garment groups and closely track on the factory deliveries - decide what to activate now or later
- Responsible for stock situation to secure the right assortment in the right time in co-operation with logistics
- Set closing stock goals based on commercial beliefs, sales performance and stock situation
- Follow-up outcome vs plan and revise strategy if needed.
Commercial planning: Pre-season & In-season
- Set strategy and sales goals for every single brand (category), work on OTB in smart way based on sales results, commercial belief and previous learnings, support on global big ideas and strategies.
- Make commercial reviews to identify key learnings to improve customer offer in-season & for coming seasons
- Be close to the market & customer needs - competitor overview & analysis, both e-commerce & store sales
- To communicate closely with the team internally and externally to ensure assortments reflect the brand vision and seasonal story based on branding merchandising
- Ensure pricing on our brand sites is accurate and promotional pricing is coordinated with internal teams.
- Stay on top of e-commerce trends, bring new ideas to the team.
- According to the marketing monthly GTM plan and platform heartbeat moments develop monthly themes.
Being as ecommerce ambassador reflects what works and what doesn't work online to reginal and china local merchandising team.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
Internal: e-Com department, Merchandising, Planning
External: Taobao partner / Douyin partner/ other 3rd parties
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Passion on fashion industry
- Strong logic in thinking/planning
- Willing to learn detail oriented Highly responsible;
- Tolerance to stress
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience:
- Minimum 5+ years in a merchandising position, or e-commerce experience
- Apparel or fashion industry experience
Skills:
- Good oral/written English
- Good Computer, network and software skills;
- Strong analytical, communication & interpersonal skills
Education: Bachelor degree or higher level education, major in Fashion related fields
Company
For five decades, CALVIN KLEIN has been a cultural catalyst, creating a legacy of iconic imagery and provocative conversation while retaining its American DNA and youth-inspired designs. Our associates are a group of talented individuals with unique personalities and perspectives. At CALVIN KLEIN, we take risks, embrace differences and strive to make a positive impact on the world. Above all, we care passionately for the brand, our customer and each other. Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, CALVIN KLEIN is one of the world’s largest and most successful designer fashion brands. We are driven by our associates, creating one of the most visionary workforces in fashion. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and the future we are creating. Global retail sales of CALVIN KLEIN products exceeded $8 billion in 2017, and CALVIN KLEIN branded products are distributed in 110+ countries. CALVIN KLEIN employs a worldwide network of over 10,000 associates and operates more than 2,000 free-standing stores globally. Calvin Klein, Inc. was acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003.
- Telephone
- 020 589 9888
- Location
-
Danzigerkade
165
Amsterdam
Netherlands
1013 AP
NL
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