Merchandise Planner 2

Job Title: Merchandise Planner 2Job Responsibilities• Co-author new creation and new material/color/ graphic briefs, and support the creation of seasonal line plans.• Evaluate and review product with a clear thought process through price/value, consumer personas, and brand strategy.• Manage the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely and successful delivery.• Update visual line plans and ensure that all product information is accurate.• Lead weekly product meetings with design and development to track progress for all projects.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market.Skills Required• Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5+ years of footwear product industry experience.• Experience with footwear design/creation, development, and product life cycle management.• Strong communication and collaboration skills.• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and market trends.• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.• Proficient understanding of the footwear product creation process and general knowledge of the components of footwear and materials.About SSi PeopleWith over 25 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering an exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.