NYC Alliance Company LLC Jobs (3)

The Retail Planner will be responsible for developing and implementing process improvements for the entire retail line, with the aim of achieving sales and profit targets.

The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded experience in retail planning, buying, merchandise allocation, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the merchandise financial plans by creating accurate and effective assortment plans and pre-season plans.
• Review and analyze the sales, margin, and inventory reports to make critical business decisions on pricing, replenishment, allocation, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and manage the seasonal merchandise strategy, including merchandise selection, brand and SKU level forecasting, pricing, and product flow.
• Work in conjunction with the buying and allocation team to ensure timely delivery of merchandise to support sales.
• Manage and analyze the open to buy forecasting model to minimize excess inventory and maximize profits.
• Develop and communicate performance reports to the management team on merchandise classification, sales, inventory, and profit.
• Identify opportunities and develop action plans to improve sales, profitability, and inventory turnover.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Retail Merchandising, Business, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in retail planning, buying, merchandise allocation, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of retail industry trends and retail math.
• Ability to analyze financial data, make decisions, and develop plans and strategies.
• Familiarity with merchandise financial planning systems, Excel, and other analytical tools.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Retirement Savings Plan Match
• Annual Salary $100,000 - $120,000

As the Retail Merchandise Manager, you will work closely with our product development, marketing, and design teams to drive sales and profitability by ensuring our stores are stocked with high-quality merchandise that meets our customers' needs.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our retail stores, analyzing sales trends, and making data-driven decisions to optimize our store's performance.

The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, a strong background in retail merchandising, and a passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop merchandise plans that align with company goals and objectives
• Analyze sales trends and make data-driven decisions to optimize store performance
• Collaborate with product development, marketing, and design teams to create compelling in-store displays and promotions
• Manage inventory levels and oversee stock replenishment to ensure product availability
• Work with DM's to provide in depth product knowledge for retail stores
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of merchandise
• Maintain detailed records of sales and inventory levels and prepare reports for senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising, preferably in the apparel industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with retail management software and systems (such as POS and inventory management)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Retirement Savings Plan Match
• In office 4 days a week
• Annual Salary $130,000 - 145,000

The Art Director’s primary objective is to help establish and maintain the creative direction for each of the company’s various brands and labels.

Must also be able to execute upon all related branded assets required (printed and digital) for each brand under the overall direction of the VP of Creative and Marketing.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Art Direction and image editing for all e-commerce and campaign images
• Direct and manage retouching direction; manage the Production & Graphic Designer and oversee all post-production and image asset management
• Build seasonal creative calendars to support all touchpoints required for each brand
• Build Brand Standard Guidelines for of the company’s brands and labels to maintain creative identity and uniformity standards
• Art direct the design of all marketing requests required to support each brand including, but not limited to : digital ads, emails, promotions, affiliate ads, branded social assets, etc.
• Help conceptualize new brand identities and style guides; design and develop supporting collateral, packaging, trims, and / or websites for new brands, as required
• Partner with VP of Creative to conceptualize all seasonal campaign themes and overall aesthetic direction to be executed for the upcoming season
• Partner with HR and Corporate teams to support the creative needs of Employer Branding and NYCA Corporate design needs
• Support all graphic requests from the Content Creation team, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communication or Graphic Design, or related area
• At least 5+ years of industry experience in art direction for fashion brands or retailers
• Agency and in-house experience a plus but not required
• Proven ability to conceptualize, direct and execute campaigns for brands
• Proficient on Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite / Creative Cloud and CaptureOne with the ability to work hands-on in applications
• Proficient in the following platforms : Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, Klaviyo, and MS Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage expectations, set deadlines and follow up on projects with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to take direction and feedback to execute updates quickly and seamlessly
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and abilty to multi-task in a fast-paced creative environment
• Must be a team player and be able to interact across departmental divisions
• Maintain a positive, enthusiastic and energetic demeanor to help foster an upbeat working environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Retirement Savings Plan Match
• Remote Flexibility
• Compensation - $130,000-$150,000