Job Description

The Product Merchandiser plays a key role across the entire collection product lifecycle, ensuring accurate, efficient, and data-driven execution of all product & merchandising operations activities.

This highly analytical position focuses on monitoring product performance from sell-in to sell-out, leveraging insights to optimize assortment balance, pricing, and overall market alignment.

The role combines performance analysis with hands-on operational management, including maintaining product data in PLM systems, tracking collection progress, and supporting key milestones from development through go-to-market.

Key responsibilities include supporting assortment plan execution, maintaining PLM data, contributing to collection reviews, preparing product and sales campaign materials, and managing in-season activities.

The overall objective is to deliver a balanced, competitive, and commercially successful assortment through strong analytical insight, reliable data management, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-depth, ongoing analysis of product performance throughout the full lifecycle (sell-in to sell-out), tracking key metrics such as sell-through, style performance, cancellations, and carryover success to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to ensure a balanced and competitive assortment
• Prepare seasonal and ad-hoc performance reports to support SKU plan development, assortment optimization, and collection decision-making
• Support the execution of the assortment plan and monitor key collection milestones, including line freeze, delivery balance, and seasonal structure
• Participate in cost and margin review processes, providing data-driven insights to ensure alignment with pricing architecture and retail/wholesale strategies
• Conduct competitor and market benchmarking to evaluate product assortment, pricing positioning, and overall market relevance, supporting informed business decisions
• Maintain and update collection tracking files, monitoring the full product lifecycle from initial briefing through development, costing, approvals, and final presentation
• Contribute to product operational activities related to sampling, delivery offer weights, and color-level production tracking
• Participate in collection review meetings, supporting discussions with product performance insights and data analysis
• Manage and maintain all product information within the PLM system, including SKU plans, style codes, carryovers, pricing updates, and product modifications
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of product data across all collection phases and internal systems
• Maintain a structured, accessible repository of product data and performance analyses to enable data-driven decision-making
• Prepare and coordinate all product materials and tools required for the sales campaign, including sales books, order forms, digital platform files, and product presentations
• Gather and translate detailed product information (technical features, fabrics, benefits) into clear, engaging training and sales materials
• Serve as a key point of contact for sales teams during campaigns, providing product updates, resolving inquiries, and managing collection changes
• Monitor product performance during the campaign and collaborate with planning teams to address slow-moving styles and minimize cancellations
• Support and manage in-season requests, including late additions, re-runs, new openings, and specific customer needs, ensuring timely and accurate execution
• Ensure alignment across teams on timelines, collection structure, and commercial objectives
• Support key partner departments from a merchandising and product operations perspective to ensure smooth collaboration
• Use internal analytical and commercial platforms to monitor sales performance, manage digital order platforms, and support reporting activities
• Contribute to cross-department initiatives and support additional projects when required

Requirements

• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in data interpretation across multiple dimensions (product, market, channel)
• Previous experience (at least 3-4 years) in a similar role for a fashion brand
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and dynamic workflows
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, PPT
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage fast-paced and dynamic workflows
• Familiarity with the fashion market and understanding of product lifecycle management processes is highly desirable

Benefits

• An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
• Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community
• Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!
• Training & Development platform and paths
• Discount on our products both online and in stores

Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.

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Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!