Merchandiser, Nike Swim

Overview of Company

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

SUMMARY

Drive and execute the consumer-right, brand-right and market-right product plan and merchandising strategy for Nike Swim capitalizing on athlete & consumer insights as well as marketplace opportunities and delivering against business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Solve global athlete / consumer needs. Mine athlete insights, listen, filter/simplify then translate to a clear executable plan. Continue to edit and perfect to elevate product through athlete / consumer validation.
• Sport Performance & Sport Lifestyle knowledge
• Consumer, Marketplace, Trend, Competitor knowledge
• Objective Analytics & Strategic thinking
• Deliver product excellence.  Deliver relevant product to create solutions & style for Nike Swim
• X-functional partnership with Design and Development
• Project Management
• Detail & Process Oriented
• Create product vision & strategy. Balance art & science to build a strategic product vision to drive profitability and sustained growth through athlete/consumer insights, marketplace opportunity, business analysis and market knowledge.
• Own 3 YR + Seasonal product line plan
• Deliver Compelling Product Briefs
• Financial & Retail Acumen  
• US & Global Marketplace knowledge
• Demonstrate product acuity & aesthetic acumen.  Leverage a passion for product and high taste level o deliver product excellence thru fit, style, material, make  and finishing
• High taste level / Obsess he last 5%
• Apparel industry knowledge
• Strong understanding of sport & lifestyle industries

• Own key product gates 
• Product Brief  & Line Plan handoff
• Seasonal Alignment with Commercial partners
• Go to Market
• Cultivate key partnerships
• Cross-functional triad partners:  Design, Product Development, Technical Designers
• Commercial / Sales Teams
• Accounts
• Global Product Licensing Team
• Own System of Record
• Line Plan
• Costing Log
• PLM
• NuOrder
• Brand Comply

SKILLS: 

• Consumer, market knowledge and product creation process
• Passion for product
• Knowledge of product development process for  Apparel, Swimwear, Intimates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong financial acumen,  analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to negotiate with and influence key cross-functional stakeholders
• Storytelling

REQUIREMENTS: 

• 3-5 years Merchandising experience, preferably in Apparel, Swimwear or related category
• BA or BS Degree
• Must have the ability to present and articulate and influence product strategy and product details to internal and external audiences
• Proficient in MS Office and Google and Adobe Illustrator
• Knowledge of product development process and brand management
• Proficient in retail math

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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