Merchant-Youth Apparel
Bass Pro Shops · Springfield, Missouri, US
POSITION SUMMARY: The Youth Apparel Merchant role is responsible for all aspects of category product planning and execution to achieve company goals.
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Youth Apparel Merchant role is responsible for all aspects of category product planning and execution to achieve company goals. Includes strategy and growth planning, product assortment selection, product development, vendor negotiations, promotions and advertisements, sales and inventory analysis. Position requires strong analytical, communication and intrapersonal skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 25% Strategy and Planning 20% Product Assortment Selection and Pricing 15% Proprietary Product Development 15% In Season Management 15% Promotions and Advertisements 10% Leadership EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: - Develop and execute all aspects of category product strategic planning with oversight from the Divisional Merchandise Manager. - Partners with Merchandise Planning Teams and Divisional Merchandise Manager to develop category financial plans that align with category product strategies and support overall company goals. - Partners with vendors to select the right assortment of products for all channels of business (Retail Stores, Internet, Catalog, B2B). - Oversees vendor pricing and program negotiations. - Organizes and directs review of assortment performance and...