GUCCI Assistant Merchandising Manager - Women's Leathergoods

Role Mission

The Gucci Assistant Merchandising Manager for Women’s Leathergoods ensures the flow of merchandise into the business through timely allocation and close dialogue with Customer Service, Worldwide (WW) Merchandising, WW Corporate Retail, and Central Demand Planning. The Assistant Merchandising Manager supports the Merchandising Managers in managing the inventory by providing scheduled reporting and recommended actions.

Key Accountabilities

Inventory Management

• Ensure monthly deliveries are closely monitored and communicated to the Merchandising Managers and visual merchandising teams to ensure proper execution of planned visual displays;
• Balance stock to sales ratios and/or timely replenishment through consolidations;
• Coordinate with inventory planning on timely allocation of newness to drive sales and sell through while prioritizing key locations;
• Maintain sales momentum by advising Merchandising Managers on reorder opportunities through stock replenishment forecasting;
• Analyze selling reports to execute stock movements and balance sales vs stock ratios by store;
• Oversee the stock to ensure adequate levels for floor moves new store openings and relocations.

Reporting

• Timely execution of weekly standard reporting;
• Analyze reporting and recommend any necessary actions to Merchandising Managers;
• End of month analysis, pricing initiatives, and ad-hoc analysis as needed;
• Prepare final selling reports for buy prep;
• Adhoc reporting as needed.

In-Store Support

• Support Merchandising Managers in maximizing sales and results by store, through collaboration with visual merchandising to maximize exposure of best sellers, optimize floor capacity, and support brand initiatives;
• Minimum in store travel 3 days per quarter;
• Establish and maintain relationships with retail network by working closely with Store Directors and Client Advisors to solidify Merchandising's role as a strategic support;
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Brand Engagement, PR, Wholesale, and Visual Merchandising;
• Execute daily activities as directed by the Merchandising Managers;
• Support and/or facilitate ad-hoc store requests;
• Motivate selling teams through on-going product knowledge communication tools such as product booklets, training, selling events;
• In store presence to work with visual merchandising, gain insights into business by location, and motivate selling teams;
• Lead by example with a high standard of professionalism, positive attitude, and desire to be at Gucci;
• Frequent communication of new product arrivals and business trends to elicit feedback from store teams.

Seasonal Buying Campaign Support

• Possible international travel with the potential of up to four times a year;
• Prepare tools and information for seasonal buying campaigns, input orders, provide detailed sales analysis by location, and recap final buys;
• Ensure all buy preparation is created and distributed to all relevant team members;
• Detailed review of all order information to ensure its integrity;
• Provide buy recaps to Merchandising Managers for internal and WW assortment reviews;
• Participate and support Merchandising Managers in articulating assortment strategies to internal, WW, and Retail partners.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in retail, luxury retail, or service-related industry;
• Previous Merchandising Assistant, Coordinator and/or Assistant Buyer experience required;
• Understanding of foundational buying/merchandising metrics and key performance indicators;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business or a related discipline is highly preferred;
• Flexibility to travel with short notice and to work a demanding schedule which can include on an adhoc basis evenings, weekends, and holidays;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills.

Work Authorization

• Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

We are passionate makers and bold thought leaders. If you feel like us, grab this chance and be part of our community! "Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

Accessibility

Our Gucci community is committed to providing a culture of inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of the employee life cycle – starting with the candidate experience.  If you are   interested in becoming a Gucci Dream-maker and applying for employment and require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact us by email at accessibility.americas@gucci.com.  

When contacting us, please provide your contact information, the role you have applied to, and the nature of your accessibility issue. Please only send inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range – New York 

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, GUCCI includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. In addition, where a candidate falls within the disclosed range estimate may be dependent on the applicable geographic differential associated with the location in which the position may be filled.   

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary is $70,000.   

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