Merchandising Lead

As a Retail Merchandise Lead for the USA- CA- PR Sales Market, in the Merchandising function, you drive execution of the commercial agenda and merchandising strategy together with Merchandise Managers to exceed business targets. The Lead will have a deep interest in the customer and consumer and stock management. The person in the role will have retail knowledge and an interest in product, strong analytical abilities, commercial skills, and will work to constantly improve customer shopping experience and offer in market.This hybrid role reports into the Merchandise Manager for your respective concept and is based out of New York, NY.A Day in the LifeWorking at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilitiesImplement & execute regional merchandising strategy and commercial priorities:Execute regional assortment direction in close alignment to Merchandising ManagerOptimize local selling peaks driven by calendar and customer shopping behaviorBe responsible for all information distributed to sales and store teamsKnow your market competitive landscape and customer profileBe up to date with regional assortment and demand & inventory strategies Drive in and post season inventory management:Pick full price, discount, and sale activities in line with Merchandise ManagerExecute stock management, Sale, and EOP in line with the regional strategyExecute regional guidelines related to assortment and allocationFollow-up on store stock and resolve issues together with inventory optimization teamExecute regional strategy for commercial impact on key product categories (including different store segments) and act based on in season performance Follow up and inform about progress:Provide commercial team with constant & structured sales follow-up for the channelReview your commercial plan periodically and suggest improvements for next yearFollow up commercial initiatives in store (travel two days a week) to confirm or adjust actions needed to meet the regional merchandising strategyFollow-up commercial results and KPIs and benchmark between areas, sales markets and other regions