Merchandise Manager, Women's Apparel

As a Merchandise Manager at NYC Alliance Company LLC, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our wholesale business, including brands such as 525 America, Juicy Couture, and FRYE. You will be responsible for developing and executing merchandise buying and planning strategies that align with our company's goals and objectives. This includes analyzing customer demand, forecasting sales, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time. 

Responsibilities:

• Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and sales data to make informed merchandising decisions and identify growth opportunities. 
• Formulate plans that cater to target demographics, leveraging product attributes to optimize and inform future product development and strategic in-season chase. 
• Collaborate with wholesale and product development teams to craft an assortment strategy aligned with the target consumer. 
• Create localized product strategies at the category and style level to drive profitability. 
• Develop pricing and promotional strategies, aggressively pursuing growth and optimizing sales and profitability.  
• Prepare and present reports and analysis to stakeholders. 
• Understand the competitive marketplace and pursue white space opportunities that align with company strategy.
• Identify assortment gaps and opportunities to ensure a comprehensive and compelling product offering. 
• Track competitors' activities to pinpoint potential threats and opportunities. 
• Utilize consumer behavior insights and historical sales to improve flow of merchandise, right-size inventory and improve quarterly turn. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or a related field 
• 6-8 years of experience in merchandising and buying, preferably in the wholesale/retail industry 
• Expertise in women's apparel and special sizes preferred. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other analytics tools 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
• Team player with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally 
• Agile and capable of navigating change and acting decisively and swiftly. 
• Entrepreneurial spirit, capable of building new processes and rapidly responding to market changes and customer value shifts. 
• Results-driven, able to deliver in a fast-paced environment. 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Retirement Savings Plan Match
• Summer Fridays
• Discounts and More!
• Annual Salary $120,000 - 140,000
• The offered salary for this position will vary based on role requirements determined by NYC Alliance, skill set and years of experience.