Purpose:
The Global Merchant, Global Licensing is responsible for supporting the global merchandising team with a primary focus on licensed categories: Kids, Socks and Underwear, and Eyewear. You will interface with internal cross-functional teams and external licensed partners, as the brand liaison. You will report to and partner with the Senior Merchant of Global Accessories & Licensing.
About the Job
- Act as the expert for licensed categories and consumer by understanding the competitive landscape, consumer trends, and distilling learnings from the brand.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with licensee partners to develop best-in-class products.
- Collaborate with Licensing Ops to build go-to-market calendar to ensure deliverables are met on time.
- Partner with internal and external teams to build and execute a strategic vision for licensed categories that will meet our long-term financial goals.
- Work with cluster merchandising teams to develop global DTC seasonal briefs for each licensed category that consider market and regional variances while protecting a single brand vision.
- Participate in milestone product review meetings with Design and Licensing Partners.
- Collaborate with Licensed Partners and Clusters to create cohesive, brand leading assortment strategies.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to cross-functional teams and senior leaders in the organization and licensing organizations.
- Participate and present in business review meetings.
- Update Design and Licensed partners on product performance, highlighting outcomes and future actions.
- Leverage marketplace insights, competitive analysis and sell out trends to drive data informed decisions.
- Responsible for overseeing product data integrity in merchant systems and processes.
- Drive operational and process improvements between internal and external stakeholders to optimize efficiency.
Experience/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline
- 3+ merchandising experience in apparel or accessories; licensing experience a plus
- Strong knowledge and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe applications (Adobe Editor, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Strong analytical skills & business acumen
- Exceptional communication & presentation skills
- Product development knowledge of apparel and accessories
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment
- Travel as needed
