Merchandise Buyer (Dtc)

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It's the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.

We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?

Jockey is seeking a DTC Merchandise Buyer to join our Merchandising team!

JOB SUMMARY

The DTC Merchandise Buyer is responsible for developing consumer-focused strategies, curating relevant channel-specific assortments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and execute merchandising strategies for Jockey retail and e-commerce channels.

This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Build and manage seasonal assortments that incorporate the unique consumer experience across all direct to consumer (DTC) channels of distribution.
• Maximize sales performance, margin, and productivity through influence of product assortment, pricing, promotions, site merchandising, and in-store visual.
• Provide direction and support to the assistant buyer(s) to ensure high quality and accurate work output, giving consistent feedback and coaching as needed.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including planners, channel marketing, store visual, site merchandising, data science, and various other partners as needed to ensure alignment and support of business priorities.
• Communicate seasonal merchandising strategies to key functional areas to focus the team toward a common goal.
• Identify business opportunities and risks in-season by analyzing sales performance and through competitive and marketplace observations.
• Conduct analysis at category, style, color, and silhouette level to identify and communicate opportunities and trends with business partners.
• Position department resources and investments to ensure risks are strategic and data-driven to ensure financial targets are met.
• Interpret and strategically leverage consumer insights to understand and capitalize on opportunities driven by how consumers utilize various channels.
• Collaborate with DTC planning team to develop assortment plans and support inventory strategies for all department categories at the appropriate channel level.
• Coordinate with store, training, and marketing teams to maintain accurate in-store execution of product assortments along with training tools to support store associate knowledge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of related experience, previous management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in merchandising, business, marketing, or related field.
• Must be results-oriented with a customer focus.
• Detail oriented with strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated passion for products with a strong business acumen.
• Ability to manage priorities, goals, and objectives.
• Effective in leading, coaching, and development of team members.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of PLM system and Tableau is preferred.

In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment and exciting career growth opportunities!