Merchandising Manager jobs in Orange, CA

• Build the Global seasonal merchandise strategy and assortment plan for all categories including: breadth, depth, price-point, revenue / unit forecasts, margin targets, segmentation strategy, and retail space allocation (end in mind).
• Partner with design and development teams in reviewing prototypes, samples, and submits for approval for all categories from design concept to production.
• Aggregate and distill all available analytics (sell in / sell-through / marketplace data / etc.) to build firm financial foundation for inline architecture.
• Plan and forecast revenue, unit volume, IGM, and option count / productivity for all product ranges across business units / channels for all categories – Women’s.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with cross-functional sales, retail, marketing and demand planning teams.
• Forecast and report business key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Help to maintain PLM data integrity seasonally.
• Be fully accountable for calendar adherence for the regional product creation process.
• Manages SMS process with Sample Coordinator and Product Development team on seasonal purchase orders, from salesmen samples to bulk production.
• Manage pagination and M&D responsibilities of Seasonal Range books and catalogs.

• An in-depth knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product details.
• Bachelors Degree, Business administration or Retail Merchandising preferred.
• 7 years experience in Apparel and accessory product (merchandising, buying, selling, development)
• Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop. Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Retail math, PLM system, Centric is a plus.
• Strong Product/Design aesthetic/high taste level
• Ability to identify and predict future product opportunities/trends
• Knowledge of product development calendar, timelines and deliverables
• Must be able to multi task and work in fast paced environment
• Must be proactive with a solution/result oriented attitude
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and follow through skills
• Must be highly organized and detailed oriented
• Strong Analytical skills
• Must be PC and MAC computer literate in Applications – Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Word, NuOrder Elastic, and PLM
• Experience in Apparel, footwear, accessory, outerwear categories
• This position requires some hours at our office in Costa Mesa, CA; however, some duties can be performed remotely

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
• Discounts on Liberated Merch

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.