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Lead Merchant, Global Merchandising
 Equiliem | |
 United States, Oregon, Beaverton | |
 Nov 23, 2024 | |
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Job Description: Lead Merchant, Global Merchandising
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH You will work closely with fellow merchants and cross-functional teams within global and geo merchandising; Planning, Allocation, and Brand Marketing. We also work with finance, operations and the insights/analytics teams; relying on business reporting for your area which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Merchandising team understands consumer needs and market opportunities to craft a significant product mix for each marketplace. We blend art with science to bring ***'s vision to life in all retail environments, leading with our Members and *** Direct digital and physical spaces and expanding to our retail partners. The team has the unrivaled ability to see beyond trends and identify new market opportunities, delivering the right product, at the right price, in the right place, at the right time. * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience * 5+ years' experience in merchandising, product creation, and or retail, in a vertical or wholesale environment * Footwear, apparel and/or equipment merchandising experience * Understanding of retail key performance indicators and profit based metrics * Strong strategy building skills that shape the future of the business * Effective communicator that collaborates and brings people together * Provides direction and mentorship to teammates * Values differences and builds strong relationships with high cultural awareness * Proven balance of art and science in decision-making * Self-directed, independent, and dedicated * Cultivates innovation while also ensuring accountability * Communicates vision and purpose and able to lead effectively in complex situations * Solves problems using limited information and implements solutions with the ability to foresee most future implications * Advises others on complex matters requiring in-depth knowledge or conceptual thinking * Responds with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivation WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON As a Merchant II, you will enable the strategizing, building, and managing of global 3-year line plans and product journeys cross-functionally. A consistent part of your day-to-day responsibilities will be the detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools and assortments. Enabling this effort will be the development of key relationships among cross-functional teammates, comfort with research and analysis, along with a genuine curiosity and commitment to learn and evolve. | |