Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International

Senior Merchandiser

Miami, Florida, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 159 days ago
Product ManagementProject ManagementBrand StrategyForecastingExcelSupply ChainResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeDemand Planning

About the role

  • As the Senior Merchandiser, you will be responsible for leading the product lifecycle, from initial concept through final sales execution.
  • This includes managing the development calendar, executing merchandising and digital strategies, ensuring profitability through pricing and margin management, and maintaining a consistent brand image.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Profitability: Execute seasonal line plans and merchandising strategies to build profitable assortments that meet internal margin goals.
  • Manage national marketing strategies to finalize pricing and margins in collaboration with Sales, Planning, Sourcing, and Management.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Design Director to monitor assortments and maintain a consistent brand image.
  • Attend market appointments with accounts to present brand strategy and designs.
  • Execute seasonal line plans and merchandising strategies to build profitable assortments that meet internal margin goals.
  • Collaborate closely with the Design Director to monitor assortments and maintain a consistent brand image.
  • Oversee and maintain the design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion of all products.
  • Product Development Management: Oversee and maintain the design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion of all products.

Requirements

  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in Retail Math, best seller analysis, and competitive landscape analysis.
  • 5-7 years of professional merchandising experience is required.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Merchandising (or equivalent experience from a Design school) is required, though more years of professional experience can compensate.
  • Deep knowledge of the product development process and brand management.
  • Familiarity with demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and sales planning processes typically managed by Planning and Inventory Control teams.
  • Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Merchandising (or equivalent experience from a Design school) is required, though more years of professional experience can compensate.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office and Google applications. Must be highly skilled in Excel/Google Sheets, including the ability to manipulate data.
  • Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stage projects under tight deadlines, demonstrating superior organizational and time management skills.

Nice to have

  • System Proficiency: Prior hands-on experience utilizing a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to manage specifications, vendor communication, and development tracking.
  • Inventory & Planning: Familiarity with demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and sales planning processes typically managed by Planning and Inventory Control teams.
  • Personal Attributes:
  • Strategic Thinker: Proven history of implementing new ideas and strategic process improvements that demonstrably enhance business performance.
  • Communication & Presentation: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • ability to confidently present a professional, data-driven product and trend assortment to both internal stakeholders and major external retail organizations.
  • Organizational Excellence: Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of successfully managing large amounts of information and prioritizing competing demands across multiple seasons simultaneously.
  • What's In It For You?

Skills

  • Proficiency in Retail Math, best seller analysis, and competitive landscape analysis.
  • Proficient in MS Office and Google applications.
  • Must be highly skilled in Excel/Google Sheets, including the ability to manipulate data.
  • Core Knowledge: Deep knowledge of the product development process and brand management.

Compensation

  • Financial Oversight: Attend market appointments with accounts to present brand strategy and designs. Responsible for creating and adhering to annual budgets for samples and travel.

Benefits

  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
  • Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain a common vision for the brand.
  • Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.
  • Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.
  • You will serve as the central hub, collaborating with design, sales, planning, sourcing, and management to ensure a unified vision and drive market success.
  • We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).

Company info

  • Company Overview
  • Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands.
  • The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40
  • Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including:
  • Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®.
  • The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.
  • Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics.
  • We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
  • This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.
  • By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.
  • Digital & Selling Tools: Drive the implementation and execution of digital merchandising strategies utilizing tools like 3D and NuOrder. Strategically develop compelling selling tools to enhance all digital presentations to customers.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.
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