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Director, Merchandising - YITTY

Apply remote type On-site locations El Segundo, CA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R7024

Job Description

Fabletics is currently looking for a Director, Merchandising – YITTY.

How Do You Fit In?

As the Director, Merchandising – YITTY, you will be responsible for leading the new category division in creating strategies, driving sales, delivering margin results, and brand objectives based on our goals against the backdrop of the competitive landscape. In addition, the Director, Merchandising – YITTY will develop a seasonal growth strategy based on a detailed knowledge of the brand objectives, intimate understanding of the customer, and competition and overall market. The right candidate will be a creative, results oriented self-starter who possess excellent prioritization and project management skills, in addition to a strong sense of focus and meticulous attention to detail.

This position will report to the VP, Merchandising – Fabletics.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the Merchandising and cross-functional team in driving sales, growth, and margin results, supporting financial and brand objectives based on a thorough understanding of our guest and the market.
• Develop and execute strategy for annual, seasonal and monthly merchandise plans for category in collaboration with Design, Planning, Product Development and Production
• Collaborate with Design and Marketing to develop an annual product road map in addition to monthly promotional plans to support revenue and brand growth, achieve gross margin targets, and manage inventory to optimize the core and seasonal product investments
• Lead the team in creating and executing seasonal category strategies which incorporate data insights, guest feedback and competitive and financial analysis
• Collaborate with the Site Merchandising team in leveraging the site experience to drive guest engagement and conversion through consistent review, assessment and revisions to the site experience
• Create and Present a Seasonal SKU Plan to Design team, ensuring there is a clear strategy and direction for the season, month strategy and incorporates guest insights, competitive trends, proprietary data and selling highlights
• Partner with Design team to develop and present a cohesive & detailed Seasonal Road Map to the Cross-Functional Teams (inclusive of Marketing and Product Creation). This should communicate product introductions and focuses – big ideas, hero silhouettes, eco-systems, innovation and growth strategies to engage new and repeat guest and fuel acquisition and drive the business.
• Strategic thinking as it relates to long-term growth strategies for the division, making recommendations across departments and leveraging a diverse experience of departments, customer, data insight, and selling results

• Identify, assess and address in-season merchandising and planning risks and opportunities to achieve performance and financial targets and increase profit
• Collaborate with Planning team and GM to manage OTB, Unit Receipts, and GM%
• Work closely with Production & Supply Chain to ensure timely receipt of goods. Work with the CRM Manager to set an Action Plan for any late receipts
• Create and present a comprehensive Seasonal Hindsight, which identifies Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, which feed into creating Strategies for upcoming seasons.
• Keep up to date on all Customer Product Reviews and Social Media sentiment. Partner with Design and Production teams to continually make product improvements and changes.
• Keep abreast of Competition and Fashion and Macro Trends. Conduct monthly/ quarterly Comp Shopping trips with cross-functional team
• Attend and present at the monthly business review meetings and quarterly Executive Off Site Meetings, providing analysis, data and future insights with regards to anything Design and Merchandising related.
  

What You Can Bring:

• BA or BS degree preferred
• +8 years' experience in Merchandising role
• Previous strategic experience in digital space. Intimates experience a plus.
• Strong interest in fashion, performance, and the evolving digital/retail landscape as well as a strong knowledge of suppliers and contacts within the industry
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in using the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Photoshop and Adobe
• Must be willing/able to travel

Compensation & Total Rewards:

At Fabletics, we believe work and life should fit together!We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first.Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Fabletics includes:

-Hybrid Work Schedule*

-Discretionary Paid Time Off*

-Summer Fridays*

-Healthcare Plans

-Employee Discounts

-401k

-Annual Bonus Program

-Equity Program*

-And More

*Varied for retail and fulfillment roles

The annual basesalary range for this position is from $133,100-$145,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Fabletics expects topayfor the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate's related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.

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Fabletics, Inc. is anequalopportunity employer. We recruit, employ, compensate,develop,and promote regardless of race,national origin,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable.At Fabletics, Inc., we champion a vibrant workplace culture that thrives ondiversity law and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We are one team from many backgrounds, innovating through diversity of individuals, who are driven by passion for creating an inclusive space for all.Fabletics, Inc. will continue to champion a workplace culture that prizes diversity and inclusivity.

We encourage you to apply regardless of meeting all qualifications and/or requirements.

Life at Fabletics

At Fabletics our mission is to be the world's most fashionable, innovative and inclusive active lifestyle brand. Fabletics has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for multiple consecutive years with a positive work environment where innovation is rewarded, female leadership is championed, diversity is celebrated, and work-life balance is encouraged.

We attribute our success to a culture of innovation that spans across our global offices including our Corporate HQ in El Segundo, CA!

At Fabletics, we believe in creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. Fabletics believes it's important that all our employees feel supported and empowered to be themselves, and we want to celebrate all of the amazing ways that our people bring different experiences to the table and make us better.

Our mission with Fabletics Cares is to Foster an authentically inclusive community by championing health and wellness for all.

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