E-Commerce Buy Plan/Inventory Manager -TheFryeCompany.com

Company: Footwear Unlimited Inc.
Location: Fenton
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

E-Commerce Buy Plan/Inventory Manager -TheFryeCompany.com
For over 150 years The Frye Company's iconic boots have defined eras, embodied social movements and been proudly worn by the confident and courageous. -With a legacy of unrivaled quality and craftsmanship, these boots capture the essence of timeless American style.

The Frye brand is looking for an experienced E. Commerce Manager who has a depth of experience in purchasing planning and inventory management of e-commerce businesses in excess of $50 Million in revenue. Demonstrated experience and use of best practices in merchandising product assortments to drive sales growth over multiple categories in addition to an analytical focus on inventory planning and management. This role is located at the company headquarters in Fenton, Missouri.
Essential Functions
Develop footwear buy plan and assortment merchandising for TheFryeCompany.com website.
Work with leadership to develop sales plan driven at product sku level to achieve plan and growth.
Manage OTB and multi sku Inventory in excess of $25 million.
Leverage Brand and product opportunities to grow website sales.
Forecasting inventory flow of carry over legacy product and new patterns.
Collaborate with product development, procurement, pricing and marketing teams to build a world class product experience for the Frye brand consumer.
Collaborate with Marketing team to develop story telling opportunities around Hero products and build sales/inventory plan to maximize spend.

Education & Experience
5 -10 years of experience in E. Commerce buyer/merchandiser/Inventory manager role with website sales in excess of $50 million.
Demonstratable experience in managing a just in time inventory in excess of $25 million at sku level, at any given time.
Critical end to end experience of best practices in the website sales strategies and management.
Collaborative leadership skills with ability to work cooperatively with product development, procurement, pricing and marketing teams.
Creative thinker and E. Comm. marketer with understanding of marketing strategies and best practices.
Entrepreneurial minded, positive, can-do personality.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year university in business, merchandising, or related fields preferred.
Fashion footwear and apparel industry veteran preferred

Why Footwear Unlimited?
Since 1966, Footwear Unlimited is an industry leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing footwear. Our brand portfolio includes Baretraps, Spyder Footwear, and The Frye Company footwear. The Footwear Unlimited teams operate in the USA, China, Vietnam, and Mexico to produce millions of pairs of shoes annually.

Company Benefits
Excellent benefits with significant portion of premiums paid by the company
401(k) Program
Positive Company culture
Footwear Unlimited Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life.

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