WHO ARE WE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Support global franchise partners with merchandising insights and analytics that strengthen their sales results. Champion company retail merchandising strategies to maintain a cohesive, seamless shopping experience across all global markets.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Monitor Franchise assortment placements at the sku, department and gender level and identify areas of opportunity or oversight. Communicate finds with partners and local country rep teams.

• Assist local sales reps with management of on-order bookings, and delivery flow.

• Work closely with corporate merchandising and planning department to effectively communicate brand and product strategies.

• Provide merchandising assistance to our operations field team that fosters product knowledge and sales achievement for company initiatives.

• Communicate merchandising and budgetary guidelines for gender, division, and category breakdowns as outline by corporate team. Incorporate modifications addressing local and seasonal product needs.

• Develop and manage a reporting structure that will assist in sales analysis and inventory evaluation. Provide monthly / quarterly feedback to partners on high line activity.

• Provide guidance on best buying practices with emphasis on core/ carryover and regular replenishment recommendations for sales success.

• Respond and react to individual partner needs for product inquiry including availability, alternative product options, cancellations, and special requests.

• Provide systemic training and educational on boarding for new partners.

• Continually work to improve process while also actively participating in the development of new processes as needed.

• Collaborate with Store design and Marketing to reinforce franchise participation of new initiative product offerings.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Buying and Planning experience is critical.

• Must possess a strong understanding of the relationship between sales and inventory

• Successful candidates would use their organizational skills to prioritize tasks.

• Strong computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, V look ups, Pivot tables, Filters. Power point recommended.

• Must be task driven and pro-active in executing responsibilities

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 3-5 + years of Buying and Planning Experience

• Excellent communication skills in written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

• Other duties as assigned.

The pay range for this role is $83,000-$93,000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.