Divisional Merchandising Manager - Johnston & Murphy

The Ideal Candidate

As the Divisional Merchandising Manager (DMM), you will be responsible for leading the planning, buying and allocation functions for the Merchandising team with the goal of delivering positive financial results. Due to the highly collaborative nature of our vertical business model, the DMM and Merchandising team works closely with all functional areas including : Product Design & Development, Sourcing, Store Operations, Wholesale and Marketing to execute product and pricing strategies.

As a leader of the Merchandising team, a strong understanding of the brand and our customer will be key when making decisions that shape the future of the company. An adaptive leadership style and enthusiasm for mentoring is integral to your success as a DMM and the team. In addition to partnerships within the home office, as the DMM you will be a point person for communication with our store teams involving merchandising topics.

How You Will Make an Impact

Planning Responsibilities

• Build and update division sales, inventory and profitability forecasts and plans by month.
• Control division level seasonal open-to-buy plans and inventory levels.
• Oversee forecasting process for inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret and transform data into action plans.
• Lead pricing strategy for initial mark-ups, retail price points, sales promotions, clearance markdowns as well as the timing of changes.
• Manage the monthly markdown budget to maximize sales through strategic repricing by collection or style.

Allocation Responsibilities

Buying Responsibilities

Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have

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