Director, Product Merchandising (PLM), Women's Premium Footwear

Responsible for supporting and driving the women's footwear category to achieve and exceed company revenue and category performance objectives with direction from the Vice President, Women's Footwear, Product Merchandising.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Create Line Plan inclusive of the seasonal product strategy by tier and zone, that aligns with the company mission and brands direction
• Analyze selling reports provided by business channels for new and existing collections, styles, skus/colors for in-season selling performance; Communicate findings in a visual/analytic manner
• Complete understanding of the product market and how Cole Haan fills her closet with unique product offering from all zones
• Ability to identify white space and brief product to fill while stealing market share from other brands
• Generate ad hoc reports for past season performance or forecast reports for upcoming seasons to inform line planning and product life cycle management
• Partner with manager to create compelling, balanced collections across categories ensuring the support global brand direction
• Establish target pricing and partner with production and costing team, tech design and design to achieve product category IMU targets
• Have a voice in proto review and line reviews
• Manage line via PLM system, update accurately, and share cross functionally
• Drive the creation of document/tools for adoption and global sales meeting to then present to global teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ensure all data integrity, from line plan kick off through sales meeting is accurate and current in PLM system in partnership for design, product development and costing teams
• Maintain and track changes to merchandise assortments by season; communicate changes to all cross-functional team members (design, PD, costing, channels)
• Provide assortment information to global marketing teams and partner with cross functional team to ensure product being handed-off for campaign shoots and digital assets is correct
• Lead MOQ calls ensuring key initiatives are being met
• Identify opportunities to streamline and create efficiencies
• Knowledge of competition and trends, identifying new opportunities appropriate Cole Haan
• Merchandising experience a must
• Enjoy working collaboratively. Strong communication, interpersonal & teamwork skills
• Demonstrates leadership and influencing skills
• Highly organized, detail oriented & accurate
• Strong analytical & retail math skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Act as the point of contact for product-related questions for business channels
• Research competitive landscape and marketplace for insight into white space opportunities and trends
• Coordinate samples for meeting and presentations
• Work proactively & independently
• Special projects as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6+ years previous related experience in Merchandising or Product Management in Women's Dress, casual/sport lifestyle footwear
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, & PLM
• Previous experience in SAP and MIRO
• Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities
• Able to work proactively & independently
• Entrepreneurial, positive working style

Base Salary/Hourly Range: From $170,000 - 190,000 annually* + bonus potential

Bonus Eligibility: Yes, eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance

Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Holidays and Cole Haan Discounts

*Rate of pay dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience

This position is not available to be performed in Colorado.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cole Haan is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law. We have been, and continue to be, committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and equal treatment of all qualified individuals -- regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other factors that are not job related.