Manager of Outlet Merchandising & Operations

Tommy Bahama; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with matching

Paid time off

Bonus opportunity

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Tommy Bahama in Seattle is seeking a Manager of Outlet Merchandising to lead all outlet merchandising decisions, pricing, transfers, and outlet-only programs (SMU). You will work with Inventory, Design, Production and Wholesale to drive high-margin, low-risk assortments and achieve sales and margin budgets.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance against the financial budget, developing seasonal line plans, determining buys by style/color/size, setting promotions and pricing in POS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• 8+ years of retail merchandise, financial planning, or business analytics experience.
• Outstanding technical skills including MS Office.
• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on all areas of responsibility.
• Able to build and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills with both peers and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance against Outlet Financial Budget and adjust triggers to ensure we meet our budget.
• Develop a seasonal line plan with Design, Production, Wholesale to create high-margin, low-risk SMU products.
• Determine buys for SMU product by style/color/size.
• Set weekly promotions and pricing strategies for the Outlet and ensure their execution in the POS.
• Provide merchandising, signage, promotion, pricing guidance to Retail Ops.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off. Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity. 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations. Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!

SET THE COURSE

The Manager of Outlet Merchandising is responsible for all merchandising decisions in the Outlet Division which include promotions and pricing, Transfer-to-Outlet allocations (TTO), reporting, Allocation and Replenishment, and development and purchasing of Outlet-only programs (SMU). They will work with the Outlet Inventory Analyst to manage inventory movement and are responsible for achievement of Outlet sales and margin budget.

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

• Responsible for monitoring performance against Outlet Financial Budget and adjusting triggers to ensure we meet our budget
• Responsible for working with Design, Production, Wholesale in the development of a seasonal line plan to develop high margin, low risk SMU product
• Determine buys for SMU product by style/color/size
• Determine weekly promotions and pricing strategies for the Outlet and ensure pricing is executed in the POS system
• Work with Marketing/Creative to determine weekly email messaging for the Outlets
• Review and approve monthly TTO lists
• Manage aged inventory by moving to clearance designation and pricing to liquidate to keep Outlets clean
• Review ATS bulk inventory to determine what product should be moved into Outlet bulks and then into Outlet stores for liquidation
• Set up seasonal flow for all SMU products
• Provide merchandising, signage, promotion, pricing, etc. direction to retail ops to ensure that Outlets are correctly executing sales objectives
• Review Outlet business with Retail Field organization to determine any actions necessary to help stores achieve their monthly sales plans
• Work with VP on developing and maintaining Financial Plans to project future sales, TTOs, and SMU placements
• Develop and run reports as necessary to understand Outlet Division performance and analyze data to direct adjustments to on order, store inventories, outlet bulks, pricing, promotions, etc.
• Provide updates to DTG and Planning management
• Travel to Outlet locations several times per year to become familiar with each market’s uniqueness and competitive set

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• Education and Certifications, Experience and Skills, Competencies
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Generally, 8+ years of retail merchandise, financial planning, or business analytics experience.
• Outstanding technical skills including MS Office.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new processes and procedures and systems.
• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on all areas of responsibility.
• Able to build and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills with both peers and business partners.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to proactively identify business issues and develop creative solutions.
• Communicates clearly and effectively – reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency when needed.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to communicate key information to key partners.

Rate Range: $92,600 - $120,000 Annually

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Aloha! At Tommy Bahama, paradise is our business. Focused on exceptional guest service, upscale products and delicious food and drinks, our tropically inspired lifestyle inspires the world to relax. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, eCommerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. There are countless opportunities to contribute to our continued success — if you'd like to help us "Live the Island Life," we'd like to hear from you.