WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Merchandise Manager, you will spearhead the implementation of our merchandising strategy for your concept across various channels, including online, in-store, and emerging platforms within the region. You will lead a dynamic team of merchandising leads, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as Digital, Commercial and Visual as well as global counterparts in Business Units and Assortment Office to enhance customer satisfaction, optimize inventory, and achieve substantial revenue growth.
This hybrid role reports into our Regional Head of Merchandising and is based out of New York, NY, with the following direct reports: Merchandise Lead – Digital, Merchandise Lead - Retail.
Qualifications
We are looking for people with…
Be a regional expert of your concept:
Understand current and future customer and consumer product demand related to your conceptBe the expert on your market, staying up to date with competitive landscape in terms of product: fashion, quality, price and activationAnalyze product data and provide key actionable conclusions to the regional organizationVisit physical stores and review digital platforms regularly to identify potential and follow up on commercial strategy implementationBe responsible for all information (quarterly priorities, commercial information, etc.) sent to Digital, Retail and Sales
Drive your concept - secure and optimize commercial product offer:
Maximize short and long-term profitable growth for your concept in your regionAdapt and implement a global assortment strategy aligned with the company's objectives and regional needsOptimize the Global assortment strategy to meet regional needs by defining key must wins in collaboration with the Assortment teamInfluence prices, quantities, incomings, assortment width, and manage regional product lifecycle through collaboration with the assortment teamOptimize net selling by establishing clear commercial priorities per channel, by identifying and acting on the sales opportunities/threatsInfluence and execute the global product strategy from Business Units and Global MerchandisingLocalize the global price position for each country within the region
In-season and Post-season Inventory Management:
Set stock freshness targets and key actions, react on in and post season inventory managementSet strategy for commercial impact on key product categories omni (including different store segments) and act based on in season performanceFollow up size availability on key product categories and commercial beliefSet product activation strategy in and post season
Lead & develop your team
Create conditions and coach to enable high performance of teams and individualsIdentify and develop talents to build a high-performing and diverse teamFoster collaboration across channels, roles, and functionsContribute insights to global & regional counter parts for commercial planning strategy discussionsWho You Are:
University degree, preferably in Business, Economics/ Finance or similar3-5 years of experience within merchandising, assortment office, controlling function or similarPrevious formal or informal leadership experiencePrevious experience in product category managementKnowledge in operating merchandising systems, tools, methodsStrong in driving results and constantly improving ways of workingAbility to link customer insight knowledge to commercial actionsDeep understanding of products, stock and product lifecycle managementVery good skills in MS Office, especially in Excel and PowerPointAble to work independently and be self-motivated while still working within a team environment and fostering a strong team collaborationFlexibility and adaptable to change, a strategic mindsetOral and written proficiency in EnglishExcellent communication and presentation skillsInclusive, positive, open to feedback, willing to multitask and learn on the jobAdditional InformationWHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
Why You’ll Love Working at H&M
We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilityWe pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 yearsYou’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleaguesWe are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at workYou will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limitsWe believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local communityYou’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, &Other Stories, and COS
Compensation: salary range is $145,954-$167,851 annually**
*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
**H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
EEOC Code: OFM
Job Status: Salary, Exempt
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Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.