July 17, 2024

Ralph Lauren

New York

BRAND MERCHANDISER, POLO CHILDRENSWEAR

Ref #:

W150557

Department:

Merchandising & Planning

City:

New York

State/Province:

New York

Location:

United States

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62500 - $146000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

Coordinate, manage and execute the activities of Merchandising for Polo Ralph Lauren Baby. Assist senior leadership in developing, executing and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals and global product strategy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop Full Price seasonal line plans – creating super season category strategies inclusive of style and SKU plans with a focus on product intention and delivery flow – understanding sales history, top volume drivers, fashion and price tier matrices and new market opportunities.

Take initiative to lead and support merchandising cross-functional teams to drive process and execute both the brand vision and seasonal business strategies

Weekly analysis and knowledge of global business performance; partnering with commercial teams to understand needs of regional businesses in Outlet and Full Price.

Manage seasonal SKU targets and achieve Adoption Rate targets

Knowledge of competition and trends, identifying new opportunities appropriate for brand.

Oversee seasonal line maintenance, following and achieving key development milestones through partnership with Merchandising Operations team

Attend all Design meetings

Attend weekly status meetings with design, development, and production partners

Presenting to and educating buyers and commercial merchandising teams about product and seasonal strategies

Adherence to seasonal calendar dates supporting Outlet and Full Price channels.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent time management/project skills
Strong organizational and multi-tasking a must
Comfortable and confident making effective autonomous (and group) decisions in a timely manner
Goal and solution oriented: ability to stay focused on creating winning results
Motivated, flexible, adaptable
Working knowledge of Retail Math – business terminology, key retail metrics and calculations

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint/Outlook, System knowledge of GFE+ & PLM preferred

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Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.