Purpose of Job We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Merchandising Manager - System group to join our merchandising team. This role will leverage data analytics and quantitative modeling to optimize sales, margin, and inventory performance within systems category. The Merchandising Manager will manage vendor partnerships, forecast category performance, monitor inventory health, and drive promotional strategies that align with customer demand and market trends.
Purpose of Job We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Merchandising Manager - System group to join our merchandising team. This role will leverage data analytics and quantitative modeling to optimize sales, margin, and inventory performance within systems category. The Merchandising Manager will manage vendor partnerships, forecast category performance, monitor inventory health, and drive promotional strategies that align with customer demand and market trends.
Job Description Develop effective merchandising programs to help vendor partners promote brands and products
Proactively work with Product Management team to ensure and plan proper procurement of product stock as it relates to merchandising programs and goals and to produce successful promotion programs
Develop top-level vendor relationships to facilitate and reinforce partnerships
Manage Product Merchandising on high impact campaigns (i.e. managing daily deals or similar type of exposures)
Coordinate with External Marketing team to execute merchandising programs
Evaluate and identify deals for external advertising
Manage key tab or category stores
Identify and handle production and supply difficulties
Manage process for supplying and managing vendor content on Newegg Business website
Review key competitor site on a daily basis and use info to more competently merchandise company website and marketing vehicles
Maximize income of MDF and other vendor incentives through innovative merchandising program initiatives and effective selling
Responsible for accurate tracking and utilization of MDF and Co-op accounts for assigned vendors; increase participation and funding levels for all assigned vendors equal to or greater than company forecasts
Develop and implement merchandising team reporting such as performance measurement reports
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements Bachelor Degree in Marketing or Merchandising or 8 years relevant experience
3+ years of merchandising experience in an IT e-commerce environment, with experience dealing with major brand vendors
1+ year of experience managing vendor P&L; including MDF and Co-op accounts and utilization
Extensive knowledge of various e-commerce marketing opportunities as well traditional media
Understanding of Marketing Principles and Retailing
Ability to build relationships and maintain strong partnerships
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Detail and result oriented with sense of urgency
Excellent analytical, organizational and coordination skills
Team-oriented and able to work in cross-functional environment
Essential Mental & Physical Function Mental Functions: Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to supervisor's guidelines.
Physical Functions: Sitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage. Supervisor Responsibilities N/A
Language Skills Must read and understand English.
Work Environment Standard office workplace.
Travel Requirements N/A