Merchandise ManagerPosted by TPlihcik on Tuesday, June 12 2012

My client is among the largest workwear suppliers in the country. Their product lines are worn in virtually every line of work that requires a uniform. They have a longstanding record as a world class supplier and employer. They are seeking a promotable individual who will take ownership of his/her product line while meeting company goals for growth and profitability. This is tremendous opportunity for the right person.

This position exists to develop market driven products that exceed customer’s and consumer’s expectations and to create differentiation for our products in the competing market place at targeted costs and margins commensurate with agreed upon business plans and strategies for assigned business sector. This position is responsible for product management and maintenance of assigned product lines.

This position will work focus on four product lines covering such industries as culinary, food processing health care and housekeeping. This will include executing strategy plans to position lines for further growth, which will include fabric analysis, supply analysis, customer validation and new line implementation.

There is relocation assistance for this position


This position exists to develop market driven products that exceed customer’s and consumer’s expectations and to create differentiation for our products in the competing market place at targeted costs and margins commensurate with agreed upon business plans and strategies for assigned business sector. This position is responsible for product management and maintenance of assigned product lines.

This position will work focus on four product lines covering such industries as culinary, food processing health care and housekeeping. This will include executing strategy plans to position lines for further growth, which will include fabric analysis, supply analysis, customer validation and new line implementation.

There is relocation assistance for this position

REQUIREMENTS:
•4 or more years of related professional experience

•Bachelor Degree in related field

•Experience and understanding in garment construction, fabric development, and fabric and garment care

•Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation) required for interaction with internal and external customers

•Strong team skills and able to develop a team

•Excellent PC skills (MS Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop)

•Must be detailed oriented

•Must be able to handle multiple projects within a dynamic environment

•Travel is required, amount varies

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Ownership and management of 4 product lines. Develops concepts, designs, and product categories to meet strategic goals, brand direction, and profitability. Also manages decisions regarding fabric, color, findings, and all product development attributes and approves any and all changes.

2.Drives pre-line meetings and new product concepts and reports actions and results. Also ensures all new stock product additions obtain approval sign-off.

3.Responsible for competitive analysis of assigned product categories; communicates results and makes recommendations.

4.Oversees cut-to-order and special design requests and quotes and guides appropriate decisions to meet customer needs while meeting our service and profitability goals.

5.Maintains strong two-way communications with internal and external customers and suppliers regarding product and service changes and needs. Trains sales team and customer on new products, product line changes and innovations. (This may also include customer relations and communication with National Accounts .)

6.Manages and develops team of 1 to 2 direct reports

If you are interested in this opportunity or know of someone who may be, please contact me at tom.plihcik@bellsouth.net

Please contact tom@signatureplacements.com