DESCRIPTION

Please apply directly to Pura Vida for this role.

Responsible for achieving brand and financial objectives for all categories and channels using optimal assortment planning and strategy. Serve as a key partner with Design, Sourcing, Planning, Sales, and Marketing in developing market insights which will help shape product design, assortment planning, pricing, and distribution channels of Pura Vida product.This position is based out of the Pura Vida Headquarters in La Jolla, California. (Hybrid schedule: reporting to office Tuesday - Thursday and working remotely on Monday and Friday.)ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Build category seasonal assortment plan using financial plans/budgets, design concepts, sales trends, inventory plans, marketing input, and competitive/industry research/trends
• 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 planning process for season to ensure deadlines and goals are met; responsible for timely, productive meetings from initial planning to post season assessment
• As category assumptions change, impacting revenue plans, facilitate the contingency planning process for identifying alternative paths to attain original goals
• 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
• Provide as needed, ad hoc category analysis to support special projects and initiatives
• Work cross functionally to gather customer data to drive merchandising decisions
• Represent Merchandising Department in development of company-wide reports, process improvements, and other projects as needed
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

• High school graduate. Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, retail, marketing, business or related experience
• 6 to 8 years merchandise planning and buying experience; preferably in the fashion industry
• Experience within upscale gift, apparel/fashion accessory preferred
• High level experience understanding of retail buying and/or sales
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven project management skills
• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
• Analytical and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent organization and follow through skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment
• Strong team player
  
  

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment. Utilizing an office desk – sitting, reading, listening, or speaking with the ability to move intermittently throughout the day
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones
  
  

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $155,000 - $175,000