General Merchandise Manager

Moda Operandi

(New York, New York)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About Moda Operandi

The only place to preorder designer collections straight from the runway, Moda Operandi has revolutionized luxury retail with a high-tech meets high-touch shopping experience. This distinctive concept is complemented by an expertly curated in-season selection that offers a unique point of view on fashion.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

- Leads a cross-functional team for the Non Apparel Division

- Create assortments based on historical and current product performance - that align with the business metrics, also taking into consideration: brand image, trends and competitive opportunities

- Manage formal and informal relationships with business partners to ensure all deliverables needed to successfully build and develop assortments that exceed financial goals

- Ensure that pricing and promotional strategies maximize volume and margin goals

- Competitive knowledge: visit markets to become the expert on the competitive landscape and read relevant publications to keep on top of trends

- Identify risks and opportunities relating to product, flow and presentation

- Partner merchandise planning team on the following processes: assortment planning, development of financial plans, OTB, in season strategies and allocations to maximize inventory performance

- Work cross functionally with Finance, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service and Technology, in order to gain alignment behind strategic needs and priorities

Responsibilities:

Leads a cross-functional team for the Non Apparel Division
Create assortments based on historical and current product performance - that align with the business metrics, also taking into consideration: brand image, trends and competitive opportunities
Manage formal and informal relationships with business partners to ensure all deliverables needed to successfully build and develop assortments that exceed financial goals
Ensure that pricing and promotional strategies maximize volume and margin goals
Competitive knowledge: visit markets to become the expert on the competitive landscape and read relevant publications to keep on top of trends
Identify risks and opportunities relating to product, flow and presentation
Partner merchandise planning team on the following processes: assortment planning, development of financial plans, OTB, in season strategies and allocations to maximize inventory performance
Work cross functionally with Finance, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service and Technology, in order to gain alignment behind strategic needs and priorities

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications Undergraduate degree or MBA a plus (business or fashion related major)

10 + years experience in retail and/or e-commerce environment; prior experience in the luxury sector (specifically non apparel) a plus
Prior experience as DMM or Senior Buyer
Knowledge and experience with merchandising financials and proven ability to manage profitability
Proven experience to successfully lead a buying organization through process of merchandise planning and acquisition and open-to-buy
Experience with coaching, training and managing a team
Comprehensive knowledge of the luxury market; keen sense of fashion
Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to manage vendor relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment