Job Description

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN

SKILLS:

• Passionate about the apparel industry
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail, organized, hustler, efficient
• Quick and eager to learn
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a collaborative attitude
• Confident
• Solution focused
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Proficient on Mac platforms + Excel
• Familiar with Target systems is a plus!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage multiple departments within Target retailer business.
• Learn and become expert within Tai & Target/brand processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to support business needs.

STRATEGY + DRIVE BUSINESS

• Drive seasonal/quarterly strategy.
• Walk Target + competition floor regularly to drive new ideas + comp shop for market insights.
• Ability to manage financial forecasts and speak to finances/business.
• Analyze weekly sales reports - proactively sharing what is working/not working.
• Connect the dots, understand cause and impact, anticipate questions to strategically drive conversations/results.
• Ideate solutions upon presentation of issue, managing issues without emotion.
• Leverage process to develop new ways of executing, proactively cross sharing information.

RETAILER MEETINGS

• Prep: Drive meeting prep, create line plans, lead kickoffs, pull samples, create agendas, note taking, dry runs.
• Provide historical knowledge of past sales to build a strong assortment recommendation to design partners.
• Lead retailer meetings/conversations – kick off + present as needed.
• Follow Up: Manage recaps, sample picture follow up, CAD request, product costing + T&A requests, etc. communicating to retailer and internal teams.
• Manage retail calendars + major milestones to ensure CFT is aligned.
• Create Tai driven calendars as needed and manage / share with Target + Tai
• Own internal SETA calendar for sample development needs

COMMUNICATION

• Be the face of Tai Apparel to buyers + main point of contact between Target + Tai.
• Create long standing relationships with retailers/buyers.
• Anticipate future needs throughout the execution process with strong attention to details + proactive follow up.
• Be a go-to partner internally with Sales Ops team.
• Kick off weekly email internally with key CFT partners with state-of-the-state by account.
• Connect on weekly meetings, assist in communication to Target as needed, lead direction for costing entry, item setup, etc.

EXECUTION

• Review costs before sharing with buyer to ensure it meets expectations.
• Analyze / challenge / find creative solves as needed.
• Create shells in PLM system for internal development.
• Send Pre/Final Order Confirmation (OHO) emails.
• Support retailer systems; item setups, grid management.

MISC

• Positive attitude and always looking to work smarter, not harder.
• Be open to new ways of doing things - different – better – more efficient.
• Drama free work environment.

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