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Director of Product - Kid's Apparel
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
Company Description Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company. Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world. We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances. If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you! For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: https://www.unitedlegwear.com Job Summary United Legwear is looking for a Director of Product to manage the kids category and will report to the VP of Merchandising. This Director of Product will be responsible for overseeing the product assortment, merchandising strategies, and sales performance across wholesale and retail channels. This position requires a deep understanding of market trends, customer preferences, and inventory management to drive profitability and brand growth. This strategic role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure product assortments capture the essence of wholesale buying and planning standards while meeting commercial objectives. Esse ntial Functions (Including but not limited to): Assist the sourcing process to contribute to the commercialization and engineering of the product to meet design, vision, & company financial goal Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a high-performing merchandising team, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities. Report style costing for key meeting milestones: Assortment Review and Buy Meetings and additionally as requested by management. Long & short term line planning Analyze market trends and consumer insights to inform product development and assortment planning. Create seasonal merchandising plans and product roadmaps for both wholesale and retail channels. Partner with Sales and Planning to build seasonal assortments by channel to ensure target revenue goals are met Determine pricing (MSRP and wholesale prices) and work cross-functionally to achieve target margins Drive timelines to season to ensure deadlines and goals are met; responsible for timely, productive meetings from initial planning to post-season assessment. Maintain an active knowledge of all information necessary for a successful product innovation process, including knowledge based on competitive and trend shopping, trend shows and seminars and market research activities Monitor sales performance and analyze key metrics to assess the effectiveness of merchandising strategies. Work closely with the sales team to develop initiatives that drive sales and customer engagement. Partner with Design and Production to exceed IMU goals and ensure timely delivery of goods Provide as needed, ad hoc category analysis to support special projects and initiatives Ensure all merchandising efforts are aligned with the brand’s vision and values. Represent the brand at industry events, trade shows, and key account meetings Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. 7-10 years of experience in merchandising, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role. Experience in managing 40% of product line management which consists of pricing strategies, product lifecycle, and inventory management/allocations. Proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability through effective merchandising strategies. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Powered by JazzHR
Company:
United Legwear And Apparel Company
Posted:
May 21 on The Resumator
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