Merchandiser Footwear Woman (Temporary) Amsterdam

Vacature in het kort

As a Merchandiser, you'll play a pivotal role in leading range plan strategies for CK Footwear Woman, working closely with design and product development to create efficient and profitable collections. You'll build strong relationships, gather feedback to align closely with consumer needs, and present lines to stakeholders. Your keen analysis of global market needs will spotlight growth opportunities, ensuring the development of an optimum consumer assortment each season. Keep reading to see how you can shine in this role.

Volledige vacaturetekst

In the role of Merchandiser you have a very all-round position, like:

• Work with the merchandising team to lead range plan strategies, taking into consideration the needs of the different Regions and DTC channels for CK Footwear Woman;
• Build strong relationships with the Design & Product Development teams to build an efficient & profitable collection, balancing the commercial product needs with the seasonal design direction;
• Work closely with Regional Merchandising teams to gather important qualitative and quantitative feedback to develop product which positions us close to the end consumer needs;
• Present the line to all Regions and different stakeholders during key calendar touchpoints;
• Analyze and be constantly aware of Global market needs, highlighting opportunities and possibilities of growth;
• Collaborate with balance of Merchandising team across product groups to define the optimum consumer assortment & key product pushes for the season.

Gevraagd

We are looking for:

• 3+ years Merchandising or Buying experience, Footwear experience preferred;
• Online / Direct-to-Consumer, Woman Footwear experience and PLM style management system & Miro is a plus;
• Commercial mindset with a proven track record of building successful businesses across all KPIs;
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data & to build a narrative around trends/patterns in the data;
• Team player with an ability to develop, foster, and leverage strong cross-functional relationships with Design, PD, Markets, Sales, Marketing, etc;
• Proactive with a willingness to learn and strong attention to detail;
• Organization skills & an ability to manage multiple projects/seasons simultaneously;
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with strict deadlines;
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, specifically Excel;
• Fluent in English, both written & verbal.

Aanbod

You will work in a dynamic and international environment. The salary will be market conform based on experience and education.

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of ​​expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.

Bedrijfsomschrijving

Are you a proactive and creative merchandiser always on the loop to best target the customers? 

As a member of the Product Merchandising team, you will work collaboratively with the Footwear Product Merchandising Director to create seasonal strategies and work closely with the Design and Product Development counter partners to create high-end quality product, focusing on the total Woman Footwear Collection. 

This role is a full time position - 40 hours a week, starting on the 17th of June until 31th of January.

Are you someone who feels at home in a dynamic environment and is ready to take charge of a team? Then I would like to meet you!