A three-billion-dollar global leader in the high performance and lifestyle footwear industry, Skechers USA, Inc. designs, develops and markets more than 3,000 styles for men, women and children. Skechers' success stems from its employees, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing.

The company offers two distinct footwear categories: a lifestyle division and performance footwear. Through licensing agreements, the company also offers branded apparel, bags, eyewear, toys, and more.

Celebrity product endorsees for Skechers' collections include multi-platinum recording artists Demi Lovato and Meghan Trainor, model and actress Kelly Brook, TV personality Brooke Burke-Charvet, and boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard. In addition, elite marathon champion and Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi, elite runner Kara Goucher, and pro golfers Matt Kuchar, Belén Mozo and Colin Montgomerie represent the Skechers Performance Division. 

The Company sells its footwear in department, specialty and independent stores, as well as through more than 1340 Company-owned Skechers retail stores and online at skechers.com. Beyond the United States, Skechers product is available in more than 160 countries and territories through an international network of subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Japan, and 27 countries in Western and Central Eastern Europe, as well as through joint ventures in Asia and distributors around the world.

Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, Skechers is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SKX.

Obtain an extensive knowledge of the product lines to effectively communicate company key initiatives and assortments to our China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia Joint Venture partners. Review existing assortments to determine additional opportunities based on the needs within each country. Work directly with the planning team to effectively communicate product opportunities based on concept, outlet and SIS sku goals and stockroom capacities. Seasonally introduce product assortments for each division based on store layouts and volume.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

• Communicate product lines resulting in compelling assortments for all China and Hong Kong / Southeast Asia JV’s business channels. Review existing store assortments to determine additional opportunities based on company initiatives and country specific needs
• Seasonally meet with Hong Kong / Southeast Asia JV team members to discuss existing store assortments and future store openings. Merchandiser needs to effectively communicate verbally and through email concise product opportunities detailing outsoles, colors, and key categories. During conferences merchandisers set up and take down product assortments
• Review monthly and quarterly retail assortments to determine specific product needs based on availability, country specific needs, company directives, and sales trends. Review U.S. retail store trends to use as testimonials for future product opportunities
• Daily collaboration and communication with Planning Team
• Participate in company and brand initiatives as appropriate

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Presentations
• Conference calls with the China and Hong Kong / Southeast Asia teams taking into consideration the time zones
• Other duties, as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in Mandarin
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient on Excel and Word documents
• Able to manage multiple tasks
• Problem solving skills
• International retail experience
• Sales background

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of merchandising/buying and retail experience
• 2+ years of planning experience
• Bachelor’s degree

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times