Boardriders:
MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR - DC SHOES Job in Huntington Beach, CA
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Huntington Beach, CA, US (On-site)
Full-time | Development - Product
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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Boardriders, Inc., is the world’s leading action sports and lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories for Boardriders around the world. The Company’s apparel and footwear brands, represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people who are inspired by a passion for outdoor action sports. The Company’s Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, Xcel, Kustom and Palmers brands have authentic roots and heritage in surf, snow and skate. With approximately 10,000 team members globally, the Company’s products are sold in more than 110 countries in a wide range of distribution, including surf shops, skate shops, snow shops, its proprietary Boardriders stores and other Company-owned retail stores, select department stores and through various e- commerce channels.
“Boardriders is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans”
SUMMARY:
Support DC Footwear Merchandising team by providing supporting analysis, data validation, sample coordination, and marketplace insights. This position will report to the Senior Global Merchandising Manager.
This position is based in our Huntington Beach, CA office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Assist in building the seasonal merchandising strategy and assortment plan for all categories including seasonal & category analysis for all channels, bookings recaps, and competitive marketplace analysis.
Ensure clear and consistent communication throughout cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, retail, ecom, planning and regional M&D teams.
Manage sample lines and prepare for major milestone meetings / photoshoots
Enter and manage PLM data seasonally and maintain data integrity.
Maintain and update sales rep communication.
Manage catalog pagination and merch related tasks when building go to market sales tools.
General support of the entire Global Footwear Merch team
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
An in-depth knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product details.
Bachelors Degree, Business administration or Retail Merchandising preferred.
1+ years experience in Footwear product (merchandising, buying, selling, development)
Highly analytical and fluent in Excel.
Strong Product/Design aesthetic
Experienced and knowledgeable in building presentation decks
Knowledge of product development calendar, timelines and deliverables
Must be able to multi task and work in fast paced environment
Must be proactive with a solution/result oriented attitude
Must have excellent verbal and written communication and follow through skills
Must be highly organized and detailed oriented
Must be PC and MAC computer literate in Applications –Illustrator, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Keynote, PLM
Boardriders, Inc., is the world’s leading action sports and lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories for Boardriders around the world. The Company’s apparel and footwear brands, represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people who are inspired by a passion for outdoor action sports. The Company’s Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, Xcel, Kustom and Palmers brands have authentic roots and heritage in surf, snow and skate. With approximately 10,000 team members globally, the Company’s products are sold in more than 110 countries in a wide range of distribution, including surf shops, skate shops, snow shops, its proprietary Boardriders stores and other Company-owned retail stores, select department stores and through various e- commerce channels.
“Boardriders is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans”
SUMMARY:
Support DC Footwear Merchandising team by providing supporting analysis, data validation, sample coordination, and marketplace insights. This position will report to the Senior Global Merchandising Manager.
This position is based in our Huntington Beach, CA office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Assist in building the seasonal merchandising strategy and assortment plan for all categories including seasonal & category analysis for all channels, bookings recaps, and competitive marketplace analysis.
Ensure clear and consistent communication throughout cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, retail, ecom, planning and regional M&D teams.
Manage sample lines and prepare for major milestone meetings / photoshoots
Enter and manage PLM data seasonally and maintain data integrity.
Maintain and update sales rep communication.
Manage catalog pagination and merch related tasks when building go to market sales tools.
General support of the entire Global Footwear Merch team
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
An in-depth knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product details.
Bachelors Degree, Business administration or Retail Merchandising preferred.
1+ years experience in Footwear product (merchandising, buying, selling, development)
Highly analytical and fluent in Excel.
Strong Product/Design aesthetic
Experienced and knowledgeable in building presentation decks
Knowledge of product development calendar, timelines and deliverables
Must be able to multi task and work in fast paced environment
Must be proactive with a solution/result oriented attitude
Must have excellent verbal and written communication and follow through skills
Must be highly organized and detailed oriented
Must be PC and MAC computer literate in Applications –Illustrator, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Keynote, PLM