1. Deliver and support Brand Financial performance, ensuring strategic fit of Brand sub-segment with the overall Brand Vision of the Division. Identify product opportunities while optimizing margin, quality, styling and price.

2. Through global and local market shop, competitive analysis, and trend assessment develop specific Division Category strategic plan. Interpret seasonal colour and trend for product sub-segment.

3. Convert strategic plan to reality, through development and presentation of seasonal support documents, commodity line boards, seasonal briefing and market research reports. Design, develop and produce seasonal and special event lines per year.

4. Ensure assortment will meet customer needs/wants and fits with overall brand vision/concept to meet the needs of the business.

5. Create and manage trend and product development direction packages for vendors. Manage vendor development proposals based on the needs of the business. Follow critical path calendar to manage the product development process from end to end.

6. Collaborate with Category Managers and Global Sourcing to negotiate and place programs with vendors, ensuring critical product requirements, including styling, quality and value, meet brand strategy and financial targets.

7. Utilize vendor matrix, assess current vendor performance, leverage Global vendor partners, Walmart US, and Asda where applicable and identify new vendor opportunities.

Qualifications:

• University degree / College diploma / Certificate in Fashion or Merchandising.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role. –  infant toddler & girls wear
• Able to travel on business as needed.
• Knowledge of product construction and factory production (domestic and import).
• Ability to identify and interpret trends & execute to a commercial level.
• Knowledge of fabric/material construction finishes and techniques.
• Proficient knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Knowledge of packaging standards.