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Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time | Ecommerce
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SUMMARY:
Create and develop regional business strategies and seasonal assortment plans for the rvca.com ecommerce business to elevate and maximize sales and profits for the RVCA brand. Study selling and website analytical data to identify opportunities, D2C emerging trends/behavior and recommend product expansions or new concepts for the department. Work closely with the Global e-Commerce buying lead for RVCA as well as across regional Design, Ecommerce, Planning, Production, Marketing & Creative Services, Web Merchandisers and Photo Studio functions. Ensure all related process are followed and timelines
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountable for building the regional assortment plan, meeting both sales and product segmentation targets to drive organic growth.
Participating / Accountable to key meetings during pre-season such as the pre-line meeting, sales plan meetings, FLA, buying committee etc.
Work closely with the RVCA eCommerce Buying global lead to coordinate segmentation and exclusive buys
Responsible for working with planning to establish regional seasonal OTB and executing the buy for rvca.com
Maximize sales, inventory productivity and gross profit. Responsible for rvca.com product and category sales and GP. Collaborate with Regional Ecommerce VP to develop annual and seasonal financial plans.
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities at department and class levels to influence strategies to ensure sales and comp growth (related actions include: identifying right quantities to purchase to achieve sales, margin, turnover, and merchandising objectives. Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season sales / inventory needs on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Work with eComm Planner and regional Head of Planning to create open-to-buy forecasts. Monitor inventory for all styles and drive allocation strategy to meet department financial goals)
Drive regional eCommerce product assortment, merchandise point of view, key item positioning and promotional plans to ensure assortment exceeds customer product expectations and supports business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional team on speed to market and SMU programs as well as replenishment programs to meet in-stock targets.
Manage and communicate business performance
Partner with rvca.com eComm merchandiser, digital analyst, and digital marketing to create a compelling product experience on the site with brand-right merchandise presentation.
Contribute to digital marketing needs via monitoring copy and photo briefs for product to ensure product investment matches key asset and image communication to the customer.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
3-5 years of retail or e-Commerce buying experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Merchandising or related field and/or relevant experience.
Advanced computer skills required, including a solid knowledge Word, Excel, AS400, and SAP.
Strong analytical skills.
Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Possess and ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them.
Must be detail oriented.
Strong merchandise planning/analysis and the inventory pipeline skills from concept to permanent markdown.
Strong communication skills.
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle large volumes of work independently.
Passion for skate culture and shopping online.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Knowledge of online merchandise techniques a bonus.
Create and develop regional business strategies and seasonal assortment plans for the rvca.com ecommerce business to elevate and maximize sales and profits for the RVCA brand. Study selling and website analytical data to identify opportunities, D2C emerging trends/behavior and recommend product expansions or new concepts for the department. Work closely with the Global e-Commerce buying lead for RVCA as well as across regional Design, Ecommerce, Planning, Production, Marketing & Creative Services, Web Merchandisers and Photo Studio functions. Ensure all related process are followed and timelines
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountable for building the regional assortment plan, meeting both sales and product segmentation targets to drive organic growth.
Participating / Accountable to key meetings during pre-season such as the pre-line meeting, sales plan meetings, FLA, buying committee etc.
Work closely with the RVCA eCommerce Buying global lead to coordinate segmentation and exclusive buys
Responsible for working with planning to establish regional seasonal OTB and executing the buy for rvca.com
Maximize sales, inventory productivity and gross profit. Responsible for rvca.com product and category sales and GP. Collaborate with Regional Ecommerce VP to develop annual and seasonal financial plans.
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities at department and class levels to influence strategies to ensure sales and comp growth (related actions include: identifying right quantities to purchase to achieve sales, margin, turnover, and merchandising objectives. Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season sales / inventory needs on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Work with eComm Planner and regional Head of Planning to create open-to-buy forecasts. Monitor inventory for all styles and drive allocation strategy to meet department financial goals)
Drive regional eCommerce product assortment, merchandise point of view, key item positioning and promotional plans to ensure assortment exceeds customer product expectations and supports business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional team on speed to market and SMU programs as well as replenishment programs to meet in-stock targets.
Manage and communicate business performance
Partner with rvca.com eComm merchandiser, digital analyst, and digital marketing to create a compelling product experience on the site with brand-right merchandise presentation.
Contribute to digital marketing needs via monitoring copy and photo briefs for product to ensure product investment matches key asset and image communication to the customer.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
3-5 years of retail or e-Commerce buying experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Merchandising or related field and/or relevant experience.
Advanced computer skills required, including a solid knowledge Word, Excel, AS400, and SAP.
Strong analytical skills.
Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Possess and ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them.
Must be detail oriented.
Strong merchandise planning/analysis and the inventory pipeline skills from concept to permanent markdown.
Strong communication skills.
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle large volumes of work independently.
Passion for skate culture and shopping online.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Knowledge of online merchandise techniques a bonus.