Christian Dior Temp Coordinator, Merchandising, Men's

Position

Job Title: Temp Coordinator, Merchandising, Men's

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for supporting the business strategy, buying process, allocation and distribution of Dior Men's in the Americas Boutiques in accordance with total company strategic business plans.

Job responsibilities

Merchandising Functions:

• Review and support the generation of weekly sales reports: Create various Excel-based reports, store and business recaps, and ensure tracking to sales targets.
• Manage and follow up daily on product shipping and deliveries.
• Communicate and partner closely with Retail teams to manage day-to-day product inquiries and present business updates on Retail calls.
• Assist in buffer management, stock rebalances, and markdown preparations (recommend styles for markdown).
• Recommend opportunities to place reorders in Men's.
• Support new store openings and pop-ups.
• Manage inventory for store events.
• Support Men's Team on weekly/monthly sales, receipt, and stock forecasting.
• Collaborate with the Men's Team to effectively communicate with the Paris central merchandising team, providing feedback and outlining market needs.
• Develop a strong understanding of market dynamics and needs through store visits and seasonal competitor analysis.
• Support the Seasonal Reserve process: Create buy books, communicate and follow up with boutiques, ensure client orders are filled accurately, and strategically adjust allocations.
• Participate and support in seasonal markets:
  • Assist in premarket analysis by store, classification, and sizing.
  • Aggregate boutique feedback before and after the collection is presented.
  • Assist in defining store assortment by product category and store cluster.
  • Size by SKU and by boutique based on analysis and boutique feedback/requests for top clients and market opportunities.
  • Maintain a positive, energetic, and organized approach while meeting tight deadlines during high-paced and demanding buying sessions.

Reporting Functions:

• Prepare weekly reports and newsletters.
• Prepare and review fast/slow sellers reports.
• Prepare and review sell-through reports.
• Prepare seasonal collection and sizing feedback for stores.
• Provide end-of-season (EOS) product analysis and recaps.

Profile

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while being detail-oriented.
• Effective and professional communication with cross-functional partners.
• Creative thinking when analyzing the business.
• Excellent organizational skills and a drive for results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a self-motivated mentality.
• Proficiency in operating all systems and retail programs necessary to perform the job.
• Flexibility to react quickly to changing business demands; able to set priorities to maximize time effectively and efficiently.
• Technical ability to manage merchandising software.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to independently solve problems.
• Excellent time management and priority setting.

Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years of prior Merchandising/Buying experience, luxury retail preferred; strong working knowledge of Retail Math and Retail KPIs.
• Demonstrated interest in contemporary menswear and shifting market dynamics.
• Availability from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, with the option to work from home on Fridays.
• Advanced Excel skills (heavy Excel workload).
• Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.

Additional information

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the House of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d'art". Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where  People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.