Jewelry Planner/Merchandiser (1370)

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings

Medical, dental, life & disability

Comprehensive training

Career growth potential

Staff purchase discounts

Job summary

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is seeking a Jewelry Planner/Merchandiser to strategically plan and manage merchandise across departments, partnering with Buyers to hit sales and profitability targets. You will lead the merchandising team, oversee the MAP system, and cultivate supplier relationships.

Flexibility to meet business needs, including occasional meetings outside standard hours, is expected as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills with advanced data manipulation.
• Experience with SAP BW/BO and data tools for planning.
• Knowledge of WSSI and assortment planning platforms.
• Demonstrated people management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and decisive decision-making capabilities.
• Highly logical with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan, manage, and monitor merchandise purchases and distribution.
• Develop departmental strategies in partnership with Buyers to hit financial objectives.
• Oversee MAP system usage and maintain supplier relationships.
• Lead, coach, and develop the merchandising team to maximize results.

Skills

Excel proficiency

People management

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Business Warehouse BW

Business Objects

Oracle

JDA

Torex

Predictix

Job description

Job Purpose

The Jewelry Planner/Merchandiser is responsible for strategically planning, managing, and monitoring the purchase, receipt, and distribution of merchandise across assigned departments to maximize sales and profitability while upholding Watches of Switzerland Group values. In partnership with the Buyer, this role develops and executes departmental strategies, manages product categories to achieve financial objectives, oversees the MAP system, cultivates strong supplier relationships, and leads, coaches, and develops the merchandising team.

Job Purpose

The Jewelry Planner/Merchandiser is responsible for strategically planning, managing, and monitoring the purchase, receipt, and distribution of merchandise across assigned departments to maximize sales and profitability while upholding Watches of Switzerland Group values. In partnership with the Buyer, this role develops and executes departmental strategies, manages product categories to achieve financial objectives, oversees the MAP system, cultivates strong supplier relationships, and leads, coaches, and develops the merchandising team.
Flexibility to support business needs is expected, including occasional meetings or activities outside of standard business hours when required.

Qualifications And Experience

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), and Business Objects.
• Strong knowledge of merchandise planning tools, including WSSI and Assortment Planning platforms (Oracle, JDA, Torex, Predictix, etc.).
• Previous people management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Highly logical with strong problem-solving skills.

About Us

We're a global retailer employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK and the United States. Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams. Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Rewards

In Return For Your Commitment To Excellence, We Offer

• Competitive earnings
• Benefits including medical, dental, life & disability
• Comprehensive, ongoing training
• Career growth potential
• Generous staff purchase discounts

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