Christian Dior Manager, Merchandising Women's LTG

Position

Job Title: Merchandising Manager, Leathergoods
Reports to: Director, Merchandising - Leathergoods

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for supporting the Leather Goods team in managing the business strategy for the Americas Boutiques. Main responsibilities include reporting and recaps, supporting the buying process, product tool creation, competitive market analysis, allocation, and distribution of Women's Leathergoods in accordance with total company vision.

Job responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Merchandising Functions
• Review and complete weekly sales reports: Generate a variety of Excel based reports; store and business recaps, ensure tracking to sales targets
• Manage and follow up daily on product shipping and deliveries
• Communicate and partner closely with Retail teams to manage day to day product inquiries and present weekly business updates on Retail calls
• Participate and share new ideas to drive LG business strategy
• Assist with bi-monthly stock rebalances to maximize sales and sell-thru
• Analyze the Leather Goods market monthly and prepare comprehensive recaps on competitive pricing, trends, market activities, and events
• Create and manage seasonal launch tools: buy book creation, manage photo and selling tools, ensure client orders are filled accurately, strategically adjust allocations to match reservation needs
• Support assortment for new store openings and pop ups
• Review shipping reports to ensure seasonal merchandise is shipping on-time, and reorder replenishment is shipping in a timely manner
• Manage and update replenishment levels by style and boutique level
• Participate in 4 seasonal markets in Paris/Virtual Market:
o Assist in premarket analysis: by store and classification. Identify opportunities within each region. Present strategy to Leathergoods Team.
o Aggregate boutique feedback before and after collection is presented
o Assist in defining store assortment by product category and by store cluster
o Remain positive, energetic, and organized while meeting tight deadlines during high-paced and demanding buying sessions
• Review sales results on Advertising campaigns, catalogue and product highlights
• Assist in markdown preparations (provide recommendation of styles to markdown)

Reporting Functions
• Prepare and provide analysis on fast/slow sellers and sell-thru report
• Prepare and compile seasonal collection feedback for stores
• Hindsight end of season (EOS) product analysis and recaps
• Support Merchandising team on weekly reporting across categories

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to deliver tight deadlines while being detail oriented
• Effectively and professionally communicate with Boutique teams and Paris headquarters
• Think creatively when analyzing the business
• Excellent organizational skills and drive for results
• Thrive in fast-paced environment with self-motivated mentality
• Operate all systems and retail programs necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to react quickly to changing demands of business
• Technical ability to manage merchandising software
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter and independently problem solve
• Excellent time management and priority setting to maximize time effectively and efficiently
• Perseverance and action-oriented

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years prior Merchandising/Buying or Supply Chain experience, luxury retail Women's experience preferred; strong working knowledge of Retail Math and Retail KPIs
• Advanced Excel (heavy excel workload)
• Ability for domestic and international travel
• Strong knowledge of all other Microsoft Office programs, specifically excellent skills in PowerPoint

Profile

The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $110,000 - $125,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility. The salary offered will be dependent upon the candidate's relevant skills and experience. Christian Dior Inc. offers comprehensive benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and short and long-term disability. Additional employee perks include, but are not limited to employee discount program, various paid time off, volunteer time off, holidays, mental health and wellbeing support, family friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services, commuter benefits, 401k plans with an employer contributions matching plan, employee referral program, and more.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the Houst of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d'art". Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.