Description
Company Overview
Fisker Inc. is a design led pioneering mobility technology company researching, developing and producing next generation electrically powered vehicles. As the electrification revolution begins to infiltrate the automotive industry, Fisker is focused on delivering advanced smart solutions across the electrification ecosystem from charging, to battery technology, powertrain and connected vehicle functionality. Strong product design is at our core where distinctive emotional yet cost effective style meet the latest in cutting edge technology.
Role Overview
Fisker is looking for a Senior Merchandising Buyer to join our team in Manhattan Beach, CA. This position works with executive leadership and our creative team to lead the execution of our merchandising strategy, vendor negotiations and vendor relationships to deliver financial results for assigned merchandise while meeting key sustainability requirements. The Senior Merchandising Buyer will oversee the end-to-end project management of Fisker Merchandise from design to customer fulfillment.
Responsibilities
- Owns assigned merchandising categories including partnering in the development of financial plans and making real time adjustments to meet sales, margin %, margin $, and inventory turnover targets.
- Project manage the fulfillment lifecycle of Fisker Merchandise.
- Ensures a strong focus on sustainability sourced materials and logistics.
- Develops and manages assortment and pricing strategy to meet financial targets.
- Manages vendor relationships for the purpose of improving margin, leading operational process improvements, and financial planning for the various categories and vendors.
- Leads strategic negotiation events in partnership with the creative teams and Finance.
- Oversees and executes an experience roadmap for the brand with the appropriate taxonomy.
- Leverages key partners in Design, Marketing, Purchasing and Finance to execute against these strategies.
- Actively involved in development of long-term business strategies based on industry trends and competitive analysis.
- Possesses the ability to think outside of the box and innovate to solve complex problems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Merchandising, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
- Experience with sustainable sourcing and logistics.
- 5+ years of merchandising experience. Preferably in the multi-channel or Mass Retail industries.
- Self-starter with a high level of flexibility and commitment, and a strong drive to win.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), problem-solving skills, and analytical skills.
- Ability and desire to work cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, to resolve implementation issues holistically.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office and common workplace software applications.
- Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences
- Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty.
- Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
- Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way
- Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
- Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
- Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.
Requirements
Fisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fisker Inc.’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at hr@fiskerinc.com.