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Ref #
W178497
State/Region
New York
Department
Merchandising & Planning
Location
United States
City
New York
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $63500 - $114105 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, hybrid 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 Lauren Knits and Sweaters. Assist senior leadership in developing, executing and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals and global product strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Identify growth opportunities and protect needs of business for product category.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and adherence to product category, calendar milestones, line development and status.
  • Analysis and knowledge of global business performance, partnering with regional teams to understand needs of region.
  • Partner with brand planning team on building sku plans and creating VLP ensuring support of brand direction and regional business needs.
  • Assist in assortment development, focusing on core, seasonal core and seasonal targets, supporting LRDP target growth for category.
  • Presentation of line assortment to direct cross functional partners at the time of Adoption and Line Opening presentations.
  • Attend weekly cross functional team meetings; line status and fittings, driving product category and managing changes.
  • Manage Ok to Buy process and all PRO activities related to category.
  • Partner with production partners to meet category margin targets, understanding all cost components and cost saving challenges.
  • Manage the creation and daily maintenance of data in VIBE and GFE, including accurate & timely data entry & system updates for all merchandising item definition and line changes throughout the entire life cycle. Ensure all cross-functional teams are in alignment.
  • Communicate & distribute all critical merchandising information to key functional areas on a timely basis.
  • Responsible for meeting preparation and document maintenance for all major milestone meetings.
  • Knowledge of competition and trends, identifying new opportunities appropriate for the brand.

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Merchandising or buying experience
  • Strong analytical and retail math skills
  • Strong communication, interpersonal & teamwork skills
  • Resourceful, efficient and able to take initiative
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Priority and time management – ability to juggle multiple seasons and daily priorities
  • Computer Skills – Proficiency in MS Office applications, Retail Math, VIBE, GFE
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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. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.
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