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OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Responsible for managing the development of Private Brand/Label Program and Style Plans within the context of the sales/margin plans and business strategy. May supervise Product Manager(s).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Sales/Margin:
 | Responsible for monitoring, reporting, and analyzing merchandise performance by Program and Style. |
| Responsible for recapping and finalizing Program and Style placements. |
| Analyze current and historic sales/margins and market trends to assist Customers in placing appropriate assortments at Line Previews and Buy Meetings. |
Merchandising:
| Monitor Line Development activities to ensure Time and Action plan is followed. |
| Manage the communication process with target office and suppliers to develop each Program and Style and to plan and place orders. |
| Collaborate with overseas offices to establish and finalize all material and production reservations and to confirm all production costs. |
| Negotiate costing for all styles to achieve competitive pricing and strategic mark-up targets. |
Strategic Planning:
| Communicate regularly with each Customer (Division) and Design to gather input, share line development direction, and to communicate business strategies. |
| Develop Line plans down to Classification and Style level. |
Systems and Technology:
| Manage the development of the Line List based on finalized Style Plan and merchandising information. |
| Manage information input process and possess bottom line accountability for the integrity and accuracy of all data entered into the Systems. |
SKILLS SUMMARY:
| Bachelor's Degree in related field. |
| Experience in Retail (Store or Buying Office) and Product Development a plus. |
| Possess strong organizational and analytical skills. |
| Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong negotiating skills. |
| Proficient in PC operation, MS Office, and Excel. |
| Ability to be detail-oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and be able to motivate others. |
| **(Internal Candidate) Working knowledge of Corporate Systems. |
| Ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum. |
| Able to travel within /outside of the country. |
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