Senior Merchandiser
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About Us: Flipp is a thriving e-commerce platform specializing in pre-loved shoes, blending sustainability with fashion-forward choices. Our mission is to curate an exceptional collection of pre-owned footwear that caters to diverse tastes, from fast fashion to luxury brands. Job Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Merchandiser to guide our buying team in identifying the most profitable and trend-aligned products. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the footwear industry, a keen eye for market trends, and a strong understanding of consumer behavior in the online marketplace. Key Responsibilities:
- Educate the Buying Team: Train and mentor the buying team on how to evaluate and select shoes with high resale potential.
- Trend Analysis: Monitor global trends in footwear, both in fast fashion and luxury, to ensure the inventory aligns with market demands.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize sales data and customer insights to inform buying strategies and improve inventory performance.
- Vendor Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to source high-quality pre-loved shoes.
- Forecasting: Develop accurate forecasts for product performance and work with the team to optimize stock levels.
- Consumer Insight: Stay updated on online shopping behaviors and preferences, particularly in the footwear segment, and adapt strategies accordingly.
- Market Competitiveness: Conduct competitive analysis to position the brand as a leader in the pre-loved footwear space.
- Quality Standards: Ensure that sourced products meet the company’s quality and brand standards.
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in merchandising for multi-brand shoe stores in Europe, America, or the Middle East.
- Strong background in fashion, ideally with a degree in fashion merchandising, design, or a related field.
- Expertise in both fast fashion and luxury footwear.
- Proven ability to analyze market trends and consumer behavior.
- Experience working in e-commerce or online retail.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- A passion for sustainability and the resale industry is a plus.
- Detail-oriented approach.
- Meticulous in monitoring inventory levels, managing product displays, and ensuring compliance with brand standards and guidelines across all merchandising activities.
- Strong aptitude for interpreting market insights, consumer demands, and sales analytics to formulate strategic merchandising plans.
- Prizes attention to detail, diligently managing stock levels, orchestrating visually appealing product arrangements, and maintaining strict adherence to brand protocols in all aspects of merchandising responsibilities.
- Displays sharp analytical acumen, utilizing market research, consumer insights, and sales data to drive impactful merchandising initiatives.
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