Fondata nel 1981, GUESS è nata come azienda per la produzione di jeans e da allora è cresciuta con successo fino a diventare un marchio di lifestyle globale. Guess?, Inc. disegna, commercializza, distribuisce e concede in licenza una collezione lifestyle di abbigliamento contemporaneo, denim, borse, orologi, occhiali, calzature e altri prodotti di consumo sempre legati al settore fashion.

I prodotti Guess? sono distribuiti attraverso punti vendita monomarca e nei migliori grandi magazzini e negozi specializzati in tutto il mondo.

Al 30 Gennaio 2021 la Società gestiva direttamente 1.046 negozi al dettaglio in America, Europa e Asia.

I partner e i distributori della Società gestiscono altri 524 punti vendita al dettaglio in tutto il mondo.

Al 30 Gennaio 2021, la Società e i suoi partner e distributori erano presenti in circa cento paesi nel mondo. Per ulteriori informazioni sulla Società, si prega di consultare il sito Web www.guess.com.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Factory Senior Merchandiser owns all Factory Merchandising activities of Region 1 & 2 and acts as the interface between the 2 Regions granting a smooth & efficient information flow from concept to final sample approval making sure that no wrong branding or contents or product overlaps happens between Factory assortment and full price.

They have to contribute to building global product assortment ensuring quality and consistency are kept in the respect of product integrity and strategical drivers.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend seasonal strategic meetings with buyers, planners and product developers to understand channel & regional requests in terms of product categories expectation
• Partner in style / SKU plan made by global buying teams and monitor the effective execution of it
• Interact with design at the concept stage to ensure prints, silhouettes, fabrics are appropriate to brand positioning and markets expectations
• Be an expert of calendar deadlines by product line
• Be part of best / worst performance reviews to improve future product choices
• Run market browsing, competitors analysis & product benchmarking by category and by country to get objective base for following action plans
• Monitor fabric quality selection on a global scale together with trims and other branding details by getting official approvals from Creative Director
• Create leveraging at global level in product offer where possible with a sharp focus on those categories like Denim, Activewear & Tees
• Meet regularly with Visual Merchandising & Buying teams to follow up on Product focus area at store level
• Attend Eu & Global proto reviews with product developers and buyers to assess all product elements are there
• Build strong relationships on a cross-functional basis within the organization, ensuring that the commercial and retail operations teams work in true partnership to achieve a winning proposition
• Supervise Factory Merchandiser in all here above-mentioned activities for the Product Lines of her competence and act as frontline responsible in the interface with other departments and Top Management.

WORK EXPERIENCE

6+ years prior experience in retail merchandising preferred with the ability to display a strong understanding of product assortment.

Good open attitude & proactive solution-driven approach.

Special Knowledge or Skills

• Knowledge of strategic merchandising in product
• Possess strong presentation, listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze a problem skillfully, formulate a logical rationale for the decision and take action
• Ability to have vision in identifying potential areas of improvement
• Ability to ensure customer satisfaction and stimulate further business
• Ability to adapt to people and changing situations and alter own behavior to reach a goal
• Ability to create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards
• Ability to accurately assess employee strengths and developmental needs
• Ability to direct and influence subordinates effectively toward accomplishment of tasks and goals
• Ability to be open-minded to and tolerant of other opinions