Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
Lead and optimize the end-to-end buying process to drive sales growth, improve profitability, and deliver a high-quality customer experience across DTC Outlet channels.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract position.
Market research: Conduct market research to stay informed about consumer preferences, emerging trends, and competitive offering, while ensuring brand protection and finding opportunities for assortment optimization and strategic growth.
Inventory Management: Collaborate with Planning team to maintain efficient stock levels throughout the season and at end-of-season transitions. Supervise inventory turnover, sell-through rates, and make data-driven decisions to handle stock levels optimally.
Sales Analysis: Regularly analyse sales performance identifying areas of growth and improvement. Use sales data to make informed decisions about product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.
Seasonal Planning: Plan and complete seasonal product launches, ensuring that new collections are well-timed, well-stocked, adequately promoted.
Working closely with the Channel Merchandising team, providing relevant in-season and pre-season feedback covering product performance, customer preferences, market demand and future opportunities.
Cross-Functional Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders such as planning, retail and digital marketing, ecommerce, marketplace, allocation, operations and demand planning to ensure flawless execution of merchandising strategies.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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