LOCATION : Minneapolis, MN
SKILLS :
- Passionate about the apparel industry
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail, organized, hustler, efficient
- Quick and eager to learn
- Ability to deliver under tight deadlines
- Self-motivated with a collaborative attitude
- Confident
- Solution focused
- Positive ‘can-do’ attitude
- Proficient on Mac platforms + Excel
- Familiar with Target systems is a plus!
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Strategic LeadershipManage multiple departments within Target retailer business.Learn and become expert within Tai & Target / brand processes.Partner cross-functionally to support business needs.STRATEGY + DRIVE BUSINESS
Drive seasonal / quarterly strategy.Walk Target + competition floor regularly to drive new ideas + comp shop for market insights.Ability to manage financial forecasts and speak to finances / business.Analyze weekly sales reports - proactively sharing what is working / not working.Connect the dots, understand cause and impact, anticipate questions to strategically drive conversations / results.Ideate solutions upon presentation of issue, managing issues without emotion.Leverage process to develop new ways of executing, proactively cross sharing information.MERCHANDISER
Consistently anayze and respond to opportunities by conducting market research to identify ways to stay ahead of trends / future opportunities.Educate cross functional partners on market findings + historical data to position the assortment / team for the future, creating more cohesion by bridging sales and design.Partner with design to prep sample development and curate assortments / samples / capsules for Target meetingsRETAILER MEETINGS
Prep : Drive meeting prep, create line plans, lead kickoffs, pull samples, create agendas, note taking, dry runs.Provide historical knowledge of past sales to build a strong assortment recommendation to design partners.Lead retailer meetings / conversations – kick off + present as needed.Follow Up : Manage recaps, sample picture follow up, CAD request, product costing + T&A requests, etc. communicating to retailer and internal teams.Manage retail calendars + major milestones to ensure CFT is aligned.Create Tai driven calendars as needed and manage / share with Target + TaiOwn internal SETA calendar for sample development needsCOMMUNICATION
Be the face of Tai Apparel to buyers + main point of contact between Target + Tai.Create long standing relationships with retailers / buyers.Anticipate future needs throughout the execution process with strong attention to details + proactive follow up.Be a go-to partner internally with Sales Ops team.Kick off weekly email internally with key CFT partners with state-of-the-state by account.Connect on weekly meetings, assist in communication to Target as needed, lead direction for costing entry, item setup, etc.EXECUTION
Review costs before sharing with buyer to ensure it meets expectations.Analyze / challenge / find creative solves as needed.Create shells in PLM system for internal development.Send Pre / Final Order Confirmation (OHO) emails.Support retailer systems; item setups, grid management.MISC
Positive attitude and always looking to work smarter, not harder.Be open to new ways of doing things - different – better – more efficient.Drama free work environment.