Do you want to work for a successful specialty retailer?

Do you enjoy a fun working environment where a healthy sense of humor is valued?

Are you a dynamic team leader? Are you fashion conscious?

Are you "unstoppable" with the numbers of "ROI" – "OTB" – "Net Profit"?

Peekay, Inc. is currently searching for 1 unique, talented individual to join our team.

The new Director of Merchandising/Inventory will be responsible for working with a team of Buyers to select, plan, analyze and continually provide new/evolving merchandise for our customers to purchase in our comfortable, service oriented retail stores & websites.

As our new Director of Merchandising/Inventory you will...

• Responsible for strategizing, developing, and leading the merchandising efforts for the retail stores and Internet. Through individual effort (hands on) and the management of his/her team, ensures the accurate, timely and profitable execution of all departmental merchandising functions. Monitor all inventories from warehouse to store level.
• Identify category and product growth opportunities by discovering customer insights, competitive shop and analyze sales trends to keep abreast of customers' wants and needs.
• Manage overall pricing and markdown strategies to ensure gross margin goals are in-line with product assortment and budget.
• Provide Retail/Marketing team with selections for promotional/feature merchandise and seasonal sales.
• Maintain accountability for all activities related to obtaining inventory beginning with the initial purchase order and including timely delivery, while maximizing sales/profitability for the company.
• Analyze the requirements of the company, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and ‘just in time' inventory delivery.
• Manage the budget process and the department budget results.
• Make recommendations for improvements in methods, processes, and work quality for continual improvement in efficiency, including maximizing labor investments.
• Be responsible for company manufacturing/private label/import development of products to market, and retail packaging supplies management.
• Supervise, manage, coach, train and review all personnel in the department.
• Develop policies and procedures to enhance performance.

Our ideal candidate will have...

• A Master's Degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Retail/Internet/Wholesale experience desired.
• The ability to communicate (both in writing and verbally) to a range of people from front line staff to executive management.
• Advanced working knowledge of Accounting and Database software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• A valid Driver's License.
• The ability to travel (25% to out of area trade shows, etc. and up to 25% site visits to company Retail stores).
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to continuously stand/walk for up to 8+ hours during trade shows.

Peekay, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that reflects our interest in the health and financial future of our employees. FT employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage, company sponsored short term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k retirement savings plan and a generous employee purchase discount program.

To Apply:
Applications are accepted using our online application process only.

Please go to http://www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/doi.htm to start the online application process.