Director, Casual & Fashion

Welcome to Zappos! This role is pivotal in leading our merchandising efforts, where you will be responsible for the strategic direction of your business unit, ensuring that we meet our customers' needs while driving profitability and growth. As the Merchandising Director, you will oversee a business unit within the Buying division, focusing on global needs and aligning with the organization's best interests. You will travel as necessary for market trade shows and vendor appointments, representing Zappos and our commitment to excellence in merchandising. Responsibilities • Overseeing a business unit within the Buying division of the organization based on global needs and the organization's best interests , • Developing the overall strategy, priorities, and vision for the business unit , • Negotiating cost, terms, and dating with vendor executives , • Developing relationships with sister site(s) counterparts on behalf of the business unit , • Developing and cultivating healthy and collaborative partnerships with vendor executives , • Assessing MTD sales trends versus plans, published forecasts, and guidance , • Reviewing open-to-buy plan and monitoring worklists , • Assessing on-order to verify that purchase orders are meeting flow expectations , • Reviewing reports and analysis for vendor meetings and market appointments , • Assessing reports and supplier performance at business reviews , • Maintaining a current knowledge of product category trends, competitor behavior, and industry knowledge , • Traveling, when necessary, for market trade shows and vendor appointments in support of buyers , • Providing leadership, mentoring, training, developmental goals, and performance management to Buying team members