We are on the lookout for a Senior Executive and Executive – Merchandizing & Sourcing that performs at a world-class level, displays impeccable attention to detail, and consistently delivers with excellence.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
· Develop business plans for assigned merchandising category(s) to deliver on LIVE AQUARIA's customer value proposition and align with the category(s) strategic plan.
· Generate targets for daily sales, monitor final sales among inventory, and present daily and weekly sales against sourcing.
· Develop promotional concepts and pricing strategies to ensure the structure based on margin.
· Create and nurture a collaborative and open environment with direct reports and other LIVE AQUARIA team members and stakeholders.
· Negotiate profitable product costs and contract terms with vendors to achieve sales and margin goals.
· Collaborate with Sourcing, Merchandising, and Digital Marketing Departments on daily procurement activities and conduct relevant market research on products and merchandise.
· Conduct research projects on products, merchandise, customer trends, and market factors to identify key factors affecting the performance of assigned category(s).
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams in creating, developing, and implementing financial models which manage assortment analysis and planning, product mix, pricing, gross margin, replenishment, and promotional expenditures.
· Participate in developing advertising plans and promotions with vendors and Marketing Department to increase sales and expand profit margins.
· Ensure all activities comply and are conducted in accordance with international, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
· Analyze and react to business trends, work with vendors and suppliers to ensure the ebb and flow of products is timely with where the categories are headed.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE – MERCHANDIZING & SOURCING:
· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
· Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Merchandising and/or buying.
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and react to business trends.
· Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers.
· Experience with developing and implementing financial models.
· Ability to lead and manage a team and work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
· Knowledge of international, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
· Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Knowledge of international, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
· Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Flexibility on working as per split shifts (SL and US operational hours)
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE FOR EXECUTIVE – MERCHANDIZING & SOURCING:
· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
· Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Merchandising and/or buying.
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and react to business trends.
· Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers.
· Experience with developing and implementing financial models.
· Ability to lead and manage a team and work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
· Knowledge of international, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
· Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Flexibility on working as per split shifts (SL and US operational hours)
