O Merchandising Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration- Support the Merchandising Director in developing and executing local merchandising strategies aligned with global directives.- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement initiatives that drive company goals.- Ensure merchandising plans enhance the client experience and optimize sales performance.- Analyze local market and competitor trends, providing actionable insights and feedback to the global team.O Sales Forecasting & Business Planning- Provide SKU-level sales forecasts for new products based on historical data, trend analysis, and market insights.- Collaborate with Global Assortment Planning to implement strategic and effective product assortments by store for Retail and E-Commerce channels.- Partner with Demand Planning to align on sales forecasts and with Inventory Planning to optimize supply and ensure strong sell-through.- Monitor and analyze sales data across categories by channels to identify business opportunities and potential risks.O High Jewelry Category Management- Curate optimal assortments for High Jewelry doors and exclusive events, ensuring product offerings reflect the company’s luxury positioning and strategic objectives.- Maintain clear and consistent communication with Global High Jewelry Merchandising regarding performance, product needs, and opportunities.- Identify client needs in the High Jewelry category through close collaboration with store leaders and secure requested pieces via global coordination.O Team Management & Leadership- Supervise and guide merchandising team members, ensuring they proactively lead their respective product categories.- Set clear goals, provide ongoing coaching, and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture.- Promote knowledge sharing and support team members’ development, accountability, and ownership.