New York | Temp - Merchandising Planner

OVERVIEW:

Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Temp – Merchandising Planner to join the Merchandising Team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare reports for senior management summarizing findings, and continuously monitor strategies and modify them as new product lines emerge and market conditions change.
• Prepare weekly & monthly selling reports to track sales performance to use for future merchandise purchases.
• Work with merchants to develop assortment plans for sales and inventory, ensuring the inventory reflect current trends based on actual sales performance.
• Revise in-season forecasts for sales opportunity and develop and propose tactics in response to current business trends.
• Implement promotional and liquidation strategy and manage assortment to approved inventory targets.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Influence merchandising plans for each season, including overseeing volume projections, collaborating on global pricing plans with finance and IT teams, and managing product life cycle.
• Generate markdown suggestions for items and oversee inventory liquidation plans.
• Conduct market trend research and analyze competitors' products.
• Analyze selling and booking data, and present results to senior management.
• Utilize product knowledge in leather goods and ready-to-wear to present collections to internal partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years' experience in merchandise planning or a product management role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excel and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

SALARY & BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER: 

The compensation for this position ranges from $30- $34 (hourly). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. MJ employees also receive discounts on MJ products throughout the year

ABOUT MARC JACOBS

For nearly 40 years, Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs, an irreverent spirit, the everyday and the extraordinary. Today, the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious, unpredictable, and original.

Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. NYC in design and spirit, our teams thrive off relentless authenticity, an openness to standing out, and inclusivity for all.

EEO STATEMENT

Marc Jacobs International was founded on Marc’s vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, background, and experience – all essential to our spirit of innovation and creativity. In line with this commitment, we believe that the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in different ways. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the listed qualifications.

Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.