Overview
Senior Merchant, Women's Shoes at Reformation. Hybrid work location with 3 days in the NYC office.
What You'll Do
- Conduct marketplace and competitor research to identify what is driving others' business and highlight opportunities
- Evaluate what is and isn't driving our business and propose how to expand on the successes while minimizing risk
- Use sales & marketplace insights to inform product strategies, ensuring top priority trends are represented
- Develop and present monthly and seasonal lineplans, working closely with design to build cohesive assortments
- Partner with the Planning team to set the seasonal framework, identifying the right PMix, # of styles, SKUs, sales and receipts plan to support them
- Track style & SKU-level sales, inventory and orders on a daily basis and make adjustments to plans based on business needs
- Identify and implement new initiatives to optimize weekly sales and margins
- Set the global assortment strategy and style selection and execution of buys for our ecomm channel
- Lead monthly investment reviews in conjunction with planning and retail merchant
- Generate correct and timely purchase orders that both meet projected demand and stay within overall OTB goals
- Partner closely with production to ensure on-time delivery and prioritization weekly
- Identify the customer segments that we want to target in the marketplace
- Determine the optimal assortment for each function in our customers' life
- Partner closely with Ecomm and Marketing teams to coordinate Go-lives, Newsletter, Waitlist, Site Merchandising and Preorder Strategy
- Create compelling price strategies that achieve target margins
What You'll Need
5-7 years of Merchant / Buying experience at a retailer / e-commerce companyComfortable giving honest, direct feedback both written and verballyStrong Analytical and Math Skills, specifically in merchandise planningStrong Excel Knowledge, experience modeling and analyzing inventory levelsAbility to deal successfully with complexities of an expanding organizationExperience working in accessories or women\'s dress shoe category is a plus!A strong affinity for shoes!Who You Are
You possess an entrepreneurial spirit with strong problem solving skillsYou have a keen eye of trends and can quickly spot patterns in the marketYou love product and completely get the Reformation customerYou are a self starter who can work proactively & independently as well as collaborativelyYou are nimble, adapt quickly to changing business trends and thrive in a fast-paced environmentYou are comfortable giving honest, direct feedback and you communicate clearlyYou are deeply passionate about the environmentYou intuitively know when to take risks and when to play it safeYou motivate others; you communicate clearly; you inspire your coworkers.Compensation & Benefits
Compensation : The anticipated base salary range is $120,000 – $145,000 bonus 10% eligibility, depending on experience and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Our total rewards package includes benefits, perks, and growth opportunities.
Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus commuter benefitsCompetitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and holidaysRetirement planning support, including ESG-aligned fundsGlobal offices and collaboration with teams worldwideFertility care support through Carrot, with up to $5,000 reimbursement after 1 yearCharitable giving and community involvementClothing discount and culture eventsEqual Opportunity
Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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