Merchandise Manager

Company: HOLLY HUNT
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

Why join us? For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service to the residential and commercial design trade. During that time, we've stayed true to our passions, values, and deep beliefsthat well-designed spaces enrich one's life experience, that quality of materials and craftsmanship can never be compromised, and that supporting our clients with the tools and resources to create beautiful environments is the ultimate reward. Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. Merchandise Manager HOLLY HUNT Enterprises, Inc. Reports to: Director, Business Unit POSITION PROFILE The Merchandise Planning Manager for HOLLY HUNT Textiles is responsible for managing the textiles business including merchandising strategy, launch coordination and overall program management. This person will identify trends that inform merchandising decisions and help guide product life cycle and assortment decisions. Primary Responsibilities Manage all data entry, inputting new items into system and website as well as maintaining data integrity for existing products Create, update and maintain the Business Unit's reporting and metrics weekly, monthly and quarterly Collaborate with Freight to manage movement of product to/from warehouse and showrooms (ITOs) and work with 3rd parties to pack items as needed Place all production orders for In Stock and consignment product Participate in the yearly price increase process Partner with Marketing to add new vendors, new products and tear sheets to website in accordance with website standards Communicate to vendors, as a representative of HOLLYHUNT, for product information and images Summarize and communicate merchandising information to showrooms Collaborate with all other departments as needed, acting as representative for the Business Units Manage the finish samples program from ordering and labeling to send to showrooms as needed Assist Business Unit leaders with presentations for executive reviews/strategic meetings Execute product launches, with direction from B.U. Director, including tracking the flow of product for photography, website assets, and marketing Manage all aspects of buying managing in stock inventory, writing production orders, strategically working with capacity planners on purchasing frame and in stock inventory, and forecasting for vendors Manage all aspects of consignment from start to finish working closely with creative and the inventory manager with sales analysis, showroom wishlist calls, merchandising reports, ordering consignment, ITO's, etc. Manage all Client Services Showroom inquiries and be an expert on all department products Manage all UAT for Digital, Business Central, and other company needs Train/Develop new hires on all Business needs from reporting, systems, to product knowledge Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree 5+ years experience in a related field Strong knowledge of high end luxury product and client buying experience Outstanding organization and communication skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and attention to detail Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to communicate with all levels in an organization Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire everyone. Holly Hunt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com. Employment Type: Full Time

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