Merchandise Strategist
Company: Hudson Group
Location: Union
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Grow With Us!
Hudson is North America's leading travel retailer. For over 30
years, Hudson has met the needs and wants of travelers in more than
1,000 duty-free, duty-paid, and food & beverage stores. We could
not serve our customers, landlords, and partners in airports,
commuter terminals, hotels, and casinos without the continued
support of our greatest assets: our team members. We are dedicated
to hiring and training exceptional team members, who are committed
to serving the customer as the Traveler's Best Friend. We strive to
ensure we're fulfilling our team members' career potentials through
training, skills-development, and career pathways - as our team
members grow and succeed both personally and professionally, so
does Hudson.
The Specialty Merchandise Planner position is for you, if you
enjoy:
--- Managing open-to-buy (OTB) analysis and ensure the proper
inventory levels are in each location at the appropriate time.
--- Having ownership and accountability of KPI's for multiple
specialty brands in numerous locations.
--- Working a hybrid schedule out of our East Rutherford, NJ
office.
Key Accountabilities:
--- Manage and maintain individual OTB's for multiple brands across
numerous locations
--- Partners with respective buyers on forecasts, assortments,
stock issues, and markdown plan.
--- Partners with vendors to resolve inventory and shipment issues,
ensuring appropriate flow of goods, and building strong working
relationships
--- Partners with field locations to resolve issues and ensure
inventory objectives are carried out
--- Suggest and partner with Buyers on exit strategy
--- Continually identify opportunities for improvement and
optimization
--- Compile and submit item data setup and maintenance needs as
required
--- Maximize sales and inventory through optimizing allocation of
stock
--- Review stock balancing opportunities
--- Analyze and place replenishment for core/basics as needed
--- Team Player support additional areas/categories as needed
Required Qualifications:
--- Solid practical experience with OTB
--- Detail oriented for large volume data
--- Requires strong Excel skills
--- Requires strong analytical skills
--- Ability to manage a large work load
--- Self-starter with team focus
--- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal
skills
--- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field preferred; 3-6
years merchandise planning.
Preferred Qualifications:
--- Previous experience in comparable retail environment
--- Prior buying experience helpful
*For immediate consideration, please be sure to submit your resume
in the digital application.
Some of our company-offered benefits for you and your family
include:
--- Health & Well Being: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
--- Paid Time Off
--- Various Personal and Parental Leave Programs
--- Universal Life Insurance
--- Retirement Programs & Matching Employee Contributions: 401K &
RRSP
--- 20% off Hudson Employee Discount
--- Employee Recognition & Anniversary Programs
--- Training, Development, and Growth Opportunities
--- Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Programs
For additional information on our benefits, please visit:
https://www.hudsongroup.com/careers/our-perks.
Depending on the location of the position, applicants must be
currently authorized to work in the United States or Canada for any
employer.
Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified
individuals. All employment decisions are made without regard to
age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic
information, or any other status protected by applicable federal,
state or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive
workplace in which we value diversity and unique experiences,
backgrounds and identities.
All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of
background checks and/or employment verification results.
Note to staffing agencies: Please do not contact Hudson (including
the recruitment team or any hiring managers) regarding this
position with candidates. If assistance is needed in filling any
position for Hudson, a member of our recruiting team will reach out
directly. #AF123QA
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