Bass Pro Shops Springfield , MO 65802
Posted 2 months ago
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Merchant for Men's Apparel- RedHead is a category-specific merchant role responsible for all aspects of category planning and execution to achieve company goals. This positions goals include category strategy and growth planning, product assortment selection, product development, vendor negotiations, promotions and advertisements, sales and inventory data review. This position requires strong analytical, communication and intrapersonal skills. The merchant will also supervise Assistant Merchants, Retail Specialist, and Merchandising Assistants as necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Works with the Sr. Vice President of Softlines and Product Development to develop and execute all aspects of category strategic planning.
Works with the Sr. Vice President of Softlines and Product Development and Finance Teams to develop category financial goals.
Works cross-functionally with Retail Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics and others to achieve category goals.
Organizes and directs review of assortment performance and review of competitive pricing.
Oversees pricing and program negotiations.
Works with our Product Development team to select the right assortment of products for all channels of business (Retail Stores, Internet, Catalog, B2B).
Manages product specifications, works with Product Development team for sourcing, forecasting, etc.
Organizes and directs marketing plans for Proprietary branded products, working with Marketing, Photography, and other teams to execute strategy.
Reviews Sales and Inventory Data to help identify trends, optimize customer service levels, and maximize inventory productivity.
Reviews Sales and Inventory Data to identify slow-moving inventory, overstocks and more.
Responsible for financial planning process, monitoring customer reviews and quality issues, etc.
Oversees all product information submission to Internet production team.
Identifies market trends and develops product and price structure for products within Bass Pro Shops Proprietary Brands.
Develops and selects items for promotional activity (Retail Flyers, Catalogs, Digital Promotions and more).
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Computer literacy with strong Micro soft skills
Ability to monitor and identify market trends
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work and make good decisions even under pressure and still meet deadlines
Should be comfortable working with numbers and maintaining various spreadsheets and analyze data
Ability to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and peers
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Management and supervision of team
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly walks, sit, stands and performs computer work
Occasionally lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Bass Pro Cares Fund
And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
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