Drop Ship Manager, Assortment Expansion - Gifts & Home

JOB DUTIES

• Partners with division or pyramid leadership to develop Drop Ship strategies that optimize category assortments
• Partners with Assortment Expansion Coordinators to identify product opportunities within current brand matrix and / or additional brand product opportunities that are current / relevant
• Assume responsibility of Drop Ship budget development and category revenue
• Champion Drop Ship Expansion within merchant division for current brand partner matrix as it relates to improved availability of sizes & colors
• Serves as key partner in product and contract negotiations with Drop Ship brand partners within division / pyramid
• Assist in developing and maintaining Drop Ship brand partnerships
• Monitors health of Drop Ship business within division / pyramid to enable in season reactions
• Develops close working partnerships with Merchandising Leadership team, Planning / Operations teams, and eCommerce teams to drive business objectives
• Define and execute on tactics to onboard and manage product attributes that deliver optimal shopping experiences to the Neiman Marcus customer
• Attends key markets to identify opportunities that will support identified assortment expansion opportunities
• Partners with store teams to train on Drop Ship order placement and best practices
• Communicate with store teams and search team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of retail experience as a Category Manager, Planner, Assistant Buyer, Department Manager or similar positions
• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and merchandising principles
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong leadership, management, customer service and organization skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Flexible and able to perform in a fast paced, changing environment
• Understanding of concepts related to market buy activities, purchase order management, vendor relationships, item set up and attributes
• Functional/Technical skills
• Process Management
• Self-motivated and action/results oriented
• Managing and measuring work
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Minimal travel required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.