Essential Job Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap:
Define and execute the product roadmap for merchandising planning systems, aligning with business goals.Stay ahead of industry trends and retail planning best practices to enhance system capabilities.Prioritize features and system enhancements based on user needs, business value, and technical feasibility.Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering:
Work closely with merchandising, planning, inventory, and supply chain teams to understand business challenges and translate them into system requirements.Partner with engineering, IT, and third-party vendors to drive system improvements and ensure seamless integration with other retail applications (ERP, POS, BI tools).Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to optimize demand forecasting, assortment planning, and replenishment strategies.System Implementation & Enhancements:
Lead the end-to-end implementation, upgrades, and integration of merchandising planning systems (e.g., o9 Solutions. Blue Yonder, JDA, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan).Define technical specifications, oversee development, and ensure successful deployment.Data-Driven Decision Making:
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track key merchandising and inventory KPIs.Leverage AI/ML-driven forecasting and optimization techniques to improve planning accuracy.Utilize SQL skills to perform ad-hoc data analysis, create custom reports, and optimize database queries for improved system performance.User Training & Change Management:
Act as a bridge between technical teams and business users to ensure smooth transition and usability.Leverage expertise to drive transformative change, optimize operational efficiency, and contribute significantly to Skechers' continued growth and success.Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with specialty in computer science preferred.10+ years of product management or program management experience in retail-focused businesses.Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a talent for impactful presentations, financial management, analytical thinking, and customer-centric approaches.Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and functional teams.In-depth understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of enterprise-wide retail technology implementations.Proficient in evaluating project deliverables for thoroughness, quality, and adherence to established standards.Expert in cultivating client relationships and adeptly negotiating changes to commitments and requirements.Well-versed in formal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and business analysis methodologies. (Agile, Scrum)The annual salary range for this position is $130,000-$160,000 USD.
About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.