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General Position Summary

Support the product development and financial planning process in accordance with line plan and production calendar for specific product lines. Review selling at the retail level to provide analysis for future plans. Acts as a liaison between design, production, piece goods, marketing, sales and allocations.

General Job Functions

  • Creation and development of merchandise; 
  • Work closely with licensee’s on content of product;
  • Responsible for sales volume;
  • Communicate with Merchant team;
  • Plan and revise strategies for merchandise flow based on shipping dates, seasonal/fiscal calendars and open to buy awareness and strategy;
  • Support the conceptual development of future lines by generating style recaps, account/regional summaries, trend analyses and competitive market research reports;
  • Manage SKU inventory availability;
  • Negotiate, monitor and analyze the profitability of line product and special cut requests;
  • Coordinate/manage sample ordering and tracking;
  • Supervise workbook production and assure information accuracy;
  • Review garment construction, fabric costs, trim, artwork, country of production and delivery dates for all styles;
  • Initiate and maintain a strong and open communication link with Regional Sales, Sourcing and Contract Manufacturing and Design;
  • Shop American market for trend research;
  • Additional responsibilities, duties, and projects as assigned.

General Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree;
  • 5+ years of experience in the field;
  • High fashion sense;
  • Product development background preferred;
  • Ability to spot trends