Merchandise Specialist Job at Russell Tobin, New York, NY

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  • Russell Tobin
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Retail Merchandising Specialist for Oakley Retail to support the execution of AFA (Apparel, Footwear, Accessories) and Eyewear initiatives within the Retail merchandising (product and visual merchandising) department. This role involves managing product allocation, data analysis and communication across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Special projects end to end process:

o define product quantities and propose allocation strategies by store

o create and manage AFA master data tickets and purchase orders

o coordinate manual pushes and communication with Distribution Centers

o prepare PowerPoint presentations for stores, including project rationale, product descriptions, selling points, and VM guidelines

o develop and distribute store communication documents

o monitor and report on project performance post-launch

• Create VM guides for AFA drops and analyze performance

• Track Eyewear marketing campaign results

• Support with training material creation for stores

• Manage field request and ad hoc stock requests (marketing events and bulk orders)

• Conduct AFA analysis, push actions, and coordinate with Distribution centers

• Generate weekly and monthly AFA reports; assist with markdown analysis and end-of-season sale support.

• Provide performance recaps and ensure accurate documentation for all initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with SAP and Business analytics reporting systems

• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• High flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and urgent requests.

Specific Skills Needed:

Top 3-5 mandatory and/or minimum requirements

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

• High flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and urgent requests.

Top 3-5 desirable attributes/qualifications?

• Experience with: SAP, Business analytics reporting tools, master data management and purchase order processes.

• Knowledge of product allocation strategies

• Familiarity with Visual Merchandising guidelines

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Planning, DC, Marketing).

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

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