Associate Buyer/Merchandiser of eCommerce
Speedo USA
Cypress, VT, 05401
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Kimberly Truong Associate Buyer/Merchandiser of eCommerce
WE ARE SPEEDO
The world's leading swimwear brand, Speedo is passionate about life in and around the water. The brand's heritage of innovation derives from its leadership in competitive swimming, where more Olympic Gold Medals have been won in Speedo than any other brand. Unmatched in performance, fit and feel, we are also Americas #1 goggle brand.
From the first splash, to every stroke, the genuine love and excitement we have working with the water is what creates exciting and meaningful relationships.
Speedo is not where we work, but is who we are.
Its watching a baby in the pool for the first time or our athletes make history. What we do is sacred to us and our connection to the rest of water lovers around the world. Driven by the challenge, not the glory. At Speedo, it is never enough to be good at what you do; you have to love what you do.
Speedo is a part of the Pentland Brands Limited Family.
We are Pentland Brands, a global family business bringing some of the most loved active and footwear brands to millions of people around the world.
We own Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, Mitre, ellesse, SeaVees, Red or Dead and were the UK licensee for Kickers and have a joint venture partnership for Lacoste footwear. Our products are available in over 190 countries and are sold either directly by Group companies or are represented by licensees and distributors.
All our brands have their own unique identities and every one of them is powered by Pentland. We have more than 1,200 employees worldwide and were always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic people to help shape our future.
We celebrate differences and give everyone the freedom to innovate and develop, be it through creative working environments or learning opportunities. Our brands are there in the moments that matter - being there for more people, in more of those moments, drives everything we do.
At Pentland, were guided by four principles, we use these to make sure were not only doing a great job, but were doing it in the right way:
Success is a team game
With clarity and courage
Better as standard
In good conscience
We believe in building brands for the world to love, generation after generation. Your potential is our potential and together we can build and grow brands that last.
KEY PURPOSE:
The Associate eCommerce Buyer/Merchandiser is responsible for assigned product categories & must identify risk or opportunities within each category. This role will support the team by ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining buys, launch timelines, hindsight, PO logistics, and communication to cross-functional partners of results. This person will partner with the Sr. Buyer or Buyer to create and implement buys/merchandising strategies to continually improve assortments and drive revenue growth.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver strong sales performance in assigned categories.
Deliver action plans to solve gaps and maximize opportunities.
Creation and maintenance of assortment tools.
Strategize promotions & propose buys to support initiatives.
Assist in preparation for seasonal buys (hindsight & analysis).
Responsible for assortment selection, process, and key touch points.
Assign & manage product attributes and codes.
Generate sales reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and year end and attend sales meetings.
Identify product opportunities & balance sales vs stock by product class.
Identify new opportunities to increase sales and improve margins.
Provide ad hoc reporting as needed by Sr. Buyer/Buyer or Director.
Prep tools for seasonal buys; provide detailed sales analysis, and recap final buys to Sr. Director.
Manage the purchase order entry process and maintain site execution.
Proof site daily and throughout the season after new product launches.
Responsible for communicating merchandising needs to partners including sorting, filters, hierarchy categorization, cross-sell merchandising.
Works closely with key stakeholders and partners to identify and resolve site data/content inaccuracies, bug fixes and gaps in a timely manner.
Partner with cross functional teams; Content, Logistics, Marketing, & Operations.
Research the competitive landscape & market trends to identify product opportunities.
Focus on market trends, benchmark competitors and be responsible for providing in-depth recaps about category trends to Sr. Buyer or Buyer to better inform future assortment strategies.
QA site regularly to identify problems and recommendations to the navigation and site merchandising.
Own maintenance of markdowns and pricing updates.
Monitor incoming product deliveries and manage communication with partners.
Manage PO process and ensure on time deliveries for launches.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
4-6 years merchandising or buying related experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Good understanding of onsite marketing tactics that drive sales and conversion.
Clear understanding of product category trends, digital product representation, and consumer shopping habits.
Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel with the ability and desire to learn new applications as needed.
Knowledge of Web Analytics, SAP, Tableau, and BW strongly preferred
Strong communication skills
Strong quantitative and analytics skills
Multi-tasker who can manage projects across multiple categories simultaneously
Naturally inquisitive, highly driven, and very self-sufficient
Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to prioritize
Great attention to detail
Highly flexible and adapts well to a rapidly changing environment
Speedo and Pentland Brands are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, we have a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, applicants are asked not to disclose salary history information.
Show more Show less Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Product Management and Strategy/Planning
Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion
Kimberly Truong Associate Buyer/Merchandiser of eCommerce
WE ARE SPEEDO
The world's leading swimwear brand, Speedo is passionate about life in and around the water. The brand's heritage of innovation derives from its leadership in competitive swimming, where more Olympic Gold Medals have been won in Speedo than any other brand. Unmatched in performance, fit and feel, we are also Americas #1 goggle brand.
From the first splash, to every stroke, the genuine love and excitement we have working with the water is what creates exciting and meaningful relationships.
Speedo is not where we work, but is who we are.
Its watching a baby in the pool for the first time or our athletes make history. What we do is sacred to us and our connection to the rest of water lovers around the world. Driven by the challenge, not the glory. At Speedo, it is never enough to be good at what you do; you have to love what you do.
Speedo is a part of the Pentland Brands Limited Family.
We are Pentland Brands, a global family business bringing some of the most loved active and footwear brands to millions of people around the world.
We own Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, Mitre, ellesse, SeaVees, Red or Dead and were the UK licensee for Kickers and have a joint venture partnership for Lacoste footwear. Our products are available in over 190 countries and are sold either directly by Group companies or are represented by licensees and distributors.
All our brands have their own unique identities and every one of them is powered by Pentland. We have more than 1,200 employees worldwide and were always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic people to help shape our future.
We celebrate differences and give everyone the freedom to innovate and develop, be it through creative working environments or learning opportunities. Our brands are there in the moments that matter - being there for more people, in more of those moments, drives everything we do.
At Pentland, were guided by four principles, we use these to make sure were not only doing a great job, but were doing it in the right way:
Success is a team game
With clarity and courage
Better as standard
In good conscience
We believe in building brands for the world to love, generation after generation. Your potential is our potential and together we can build and grow brands that last.
KEY PURPOSE:
The Associate eCommerce Buyer/Merchandiser is responsible for assigned product categories & must identify risk or opportunities within each category. This role will support the team by ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining buys, launch timelines, hindsight, PO logistics, and communication to cross-functional partners of results. This person will partner with the Sr. Buyer or Buyer to create and implement buys/merchandising strategies to continually improve assortments and drive revenue growth.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver strong sales performance in assigned categories.
Deliver action plans to solve gaps and maximize opportunities.
Creation and maintenance of assortment tools.
Strategize promotions & propose buys to support initiatives.
Assist in preparation for seasonal buys (hindsight & analysis).
Responsible for assortment selection, process, and key touch points.
Assign & manage product attributes and codes.
Generate sales reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and year end and attend sales meetings.
Identify product opportunities & balance sales vs stock by product class.
Identify new opportunities to increase sales and improve margins.
Provide ad hoc reporting as needed by Sr. Buyer/Buyer or Director.
Prep tools for seasonal buys; provide detailed sales analysis, and recap final buys to Sr. Director.
Manage the purchase order entry process and maintain site execution.
Proof site daily and throughout the season after new product launches.
Responsible for communicating merchandising needs to partners including sorting, filters, hierarchy categorization, cross-sell merchandising.
Works closely with key stakeholders and partners to identify and resolve site data/content inaccuracies, bug fixes and gaps in a timely manner.
Partner with cross functional teams; Content, Logistics, Marketing, & Operations.
Research the competitive landscape & market trends to identify product opportunities.
Focus on market trends, benchmark competitors and be responsible for providing in-depth recaps about category trends to Sr. Buyer or Buyer to better inform future assortment strategies.
QA site regularly to identify problems and recommendations to the navigation and site merchandising.
Own maintenance of markdowns and pricing updates.
Monitor incoming product deliveries and manage communication with partners.
Manage PO process and ensure on time deliveries for launches.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
4-6 years merchandising or buying related experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Good understanding of onsite marketing tactics that drive sales and conversion.
Clear understanding of product category trends, digital product representation, and consumer shopping habits.
Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel with the ability and desire to learn new applications as needed.
Knowledge of Web Analytics, SAP, Tableau, and BW strongly preferred
Strong communication skills
Strong quantitative and analytics skills
Multi-tasker who can manage projects across multiple categories simultaneously
Naturally inquisitive, highly driven, and very self-sufficient
Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to prioritize
Great attention to detail
Highly flexible and adapts well to a rapidly changing environment
Speedo and Pentland Brands are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, we have a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, applicants are asked not to disclose salary history information.
Show more Show less Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Product Management and Strategy/Planning
Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion