Title: Associate Merchandiser - MFV

From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The MFV Associate Merchandiser supports the MFV Men’s & Women’s Merchandisers in the key areas of assortment planning, maintaining product data accuracy, North America hindsight and market analysis. This role also assists the Global Head of PD&S/MFV with department operations.

Merchandising:

• Build initial NA line plan documents for merchandiser

• Maintain and update line plan data – targets, pricing, sku, delivery, projections, and rollups

• Consolidate and impute seasonal hindsight information into line plans

• Assist in managing SKU and financial targets throughout the season. Maintain details of current M&D plan vs. planning roadmap targets

• Prepare merchandising documents for product milestone meetings – line architecture, sales cad review, line close, and account showings

• Set up style shells and colorways in PLM and assist merchandisers with maintaining assortment accuracy in PLM. Ensure all style details are accurate and up to date

• Perform uploading, running reports and cross checking of all data in PLM

• Point person for integration checks and tasks related to data accuracy (ie. updating season codes or factory codes, etc.)

• Compile NA seasonal hindsight information for the M&D team – bookings, top sellers, retail selling reports, etc.

• Develop pre-season category hindsight analysis in preparation for season planning

• Compile NA market competitor insight information – pricing and style details

Department operations:

• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the MFV & PD&S Departments

• Schedule and facilitate meetings and conferences

• Assist with planning department budgets

• Actualize the budget tracking BvA & manage department expenses

• Manage accruals and ensure GL codes are assigned and receipts are uploaded for corp card charges

• Handle ordering of supplies

• Assist with building and maintaining seasonal calendars

• Coordinate travel

• Setup for sales meetings and product presentations

• Work cross functionally with all departments

• Other duties as assigned

• Business KPI’s

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• 1+ years of related professional experience

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Intermediate ability with Mac OS

• Advanced ability with Word, Excel, Outlook

• Beginner – Intermediate ability with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

• Experience with Full Circle software a plus

LIBERATED PERKS:

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe

• Discounts on Liberated Merch

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)

• 401k with employer match (based on eligibility)

• Surf and Snow Team Building Days

• Summer Half Day Fridays

• Paid Time Off

• Referral Program

Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $24/hr - $26/hr. This position is Hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com. #LI-Hybrid