The Product Merchandiser plays a key role across the entire collection product lifecycle, ensuring accurate, efficient, and data-driven execution of all product & merchandising operations activities.
This highly analytical position focuses on monitoring product performance from sell-in to sell-out, leveraging insights to optimize assortment balance, pricing, and overall market alignment.
The role combines performance analysis with hands‑on operational management, including maintaining product data in PLM systems, tracking collection progress, and supporting key milestones from development through go‑to‑market.
Key responsibilities include supporting assortment plan execution, maintaining PLM data, contributing to collection reviews, preparing product and sales campaign materials, and managing in-season activities.
The overall objective is to deliver a balanced, competitive, and commercially successful assortment through strong analytical insight, reliable data management, and effective cross‑functional collaboration.
Core Job Responsibilities
* Conduct in-depth, ongoing analysis of product performance throughout the full lifecycle (sell‑in to sell‑out), tracking key metrics such as sell‑through, style performance, cancellations, and carryover success to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to ensure a balanced and competitive assortment.
* Prepare seasonal and ad‑hoc performance reports to support SKU plan development, assortment optimization, and collection decision‑making.
* Support the execution of the assortment plan and monitor key collection milestones, including line freeze, delivery balance, and seasonal structure.
* Participate in cost and margin review processes, providing data‑driven insights to ensure alignment with pricing architecture and retail/wholesale strategies.
* Conduct competitor and market benchmarking to evaluate product assortment, pricing positioning, and overall market relevance, supporting informed business decisions.
* Maintain and update collection tracking files, monitoring the full product lifecycle from initial briefing through development, costing, approvals, and final presentation.
* Contribute to product operational activities related to sampling, delivery offer weights, and color‑level production tracking.
* Participate in collection review meetings, supporting discussions with product performance insights and data analysis.
* Manage and maintain all product information within the PLM system, including SKU plans, style codes, carryovers, pricing updates, and product modifications.
* Ensure accuracy and consistency of product data across all collection phases and internal systems.
* Maintain a structured, accessible repository of product data and performance analyses to enable data‑driven decision‑making.
* Prepare and coordinate all product materials and tools required for the sales campaign, including sales books, order forms, digital platform files, and product presentations.
* Gather and translate detailed product information (technical features, fabrics, benefits) into clear, engaging training and sales materials.
* Serve as a key point of contact for sales teams during campaigns, providing product updates, resolving inquiries, and managing collection changes.
* Monitor product performance during the campaign and collaborate with planning teams to address slow‑moving styles and minimize cancellations.
* Support and manage in‑season requests, including late additions, re‑runs, new openings, and specific customer needs, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
* Ensure alignment across teams on timelines, collection structure, and commercial objectives.
* Support key partner departments from a merchandising and product operations perspective to ensure smooth collaboration.
* Use internal analytical and commercial platforms to monitor sales performance, manage digital order platforms, and support reporting activities.
* Contribute to cross‑department initiatives and support additional projects when required.
Qualifications
* Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in data interpretation across multiple dimensions (product, market, channel).
* Previous experience (at least 3‑4 years) in a similar role for a fashion brand.
* Highly organized and detail‑oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment and dynamic workflows.
* Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, PPT.
* Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with cross‑functional teams.
* Proactive problem‑solver with the ability to manage fast‑paced and dynamic workflows.
* Familiarity with the fashion market and understanding of product lifecycle management processes is highly desirable.
Benefits
* An International, fresh and dynamic working environment.
* Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community.
* Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!
* Training & Development platform and paths.
* Discount on our products both online and in stores.
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