VP/Divisional Merchandising Manager Job in Denver 80002, Colorado Us

To achieve or exceed sales, margin and inventory turn goals.   Manage and approve buyers’ forecasts, buying plans and budgets.   Ensure vendor negotiations are resulting in the best product and price for the company’s stores.  Oversee the training and development of Buyers.

 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

·          Develops merchandise plans in an effort to meet or beat the financial plan.

·          Identifies and partners with the Director of Planning to develop vendor plans that meet or exceed the vendor plans.

·          Develops and presents a business strategy/business review to upper management.

·          Analyzes sales trends against Assortment Plan/Planogram and develops strategies as appropriate.

·          Works with vendor community on emerging trends, assortments, and business strategy.

·          Works with Group Manager of Replenishment as needed to review in-stocks.

·          Reviews aged inventory results with Planning division and develops appropriate exit strategy that fits the plan.

·          Monitors and ensures TEM plan is attained or exceeded.

·          Develops advertising strategy to deliver and/or exceed financial plan.

·          Presents seasonal advertising strategy in ad planning meetings and coordinates with Planning, Business Analysis and Advertising to obtain approval of ad plans from corporate executive management.

·          Ensures SDQ, pre-pack, case pack, musical and VAS initiatives are executed.

·          Partners with Planning on base promotional clearance analysis and makes changes as needed.

·          Manage monthly mark-downs and ensure they meet the financial plan.

·          Responsible for other duties as assigned or developed.