CAREER Oakley Web Merchandise Buyer (Foothill Ranch, CA)

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Description

Oakley, Inc. is a sport and lifestyle brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Oakley's thirty-year legacy of invention has led to a diversified range of products including high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. The essence of the brand is communicated through professional and amateur athletes who see impossibility as just another challenge, and their dedication inspires Oakley to seek out problems, solve with innovation and wrap invention in art. Headquartered in Southern California, the company's optics brand portfolio includes Eye Safety Systems, Fox Racing, Revo, Arnette, Mosley Tribes, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, and Paul Smith Spectacles. In addition to its wholesale business, the company operates retail locations including Bright Eyes, N3L, Oakley O Stores, and The Optical Shop of Aspen. Exceeding the limits of possibility for more than thirty years, Oakley serves the demands of world-class athletes with unbeatable technologies including High Definition Optics® (HDO®). Additional information is available at www.Oakley.com.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

- Strategically drive development and execute eCommerce merchandising strategy that is incorporated into an annual business plan to achieve sales and profit plans for the Company.
- Desire to work in a start-up, innovative environment that is fast-paced and dynamic.
- Merchandise and present the product line to meet financial strategies and maximize assortments incorporating Channel and Brand objectives.
- Source and negotiate eCommerce business with Brand Buying and Planning Teams worldwide.
- Assess the competition with respect to financial condition, trends, marketing and product strategy. React accordingly to ensure market leadership.
- Review sales, receipt flow, inventory and margin projections for Open to Buy to maximize sales and minimize risks.
- Ensure the financial success of multiple departments and eCommerce sites by meeting or exceeding sales, GM, GMROI, and turn goals.
- Develop and establish annual and seasonal product level financial plans.
- Serve as Team Leader for eCommerce across functional teams, product categories and brand teams.
- Provide direction through focusing and clearly communicating the priorities of managing multiple seasons, EOL and discontinued products cycles.
- Effectively manage and support the career development process of direct reports to ensure job satisfaction and future talent development.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Experience in eCommerce strategic thinking and planning.
Experience in eCommerce buying and merchandise planning.
Experience managing, supervising and providing direction to Buyers, Assistant Buyers and content development and training teams.
Concept development and experience developing strategies.
Experience developing and presenting seasonal hindsight reports.
Passion around the customer and the sport performance industry.
Track record of creating effective cross-functional partnerships.
Experience working directly with creative teams.
Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
Ability to communicate persuasively and present effectively.
High proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to learn software programs in order to drive and manage business.
Able to set priorities, foster cohesion and provide motivation to cross-functional teams.
Able to accurately assess employee strengths and developmental needs.
Able to make focused decisions based on Brand integrity and Company values.
Able to consistently communicate in a clear and timely manner.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
Possess a clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them.
Possess a working knowledge of Purchase Order, planning, recapping and other merchandising systems and spreadsheets.
Possess sound knowledge of internal production processes.
Able to travel domestically and internationally.

Job

: Web

Primary Location

: United States-California-Foothill Ranch

Organization

: Oakley

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting

: Sep 29, 2009

Unposting Date

: Ongoing


posted by Michelle Fong