Sr. Merchant, Women's Training Footwear

Location: Beaverton, Oregon

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $35 - 41 per hour

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Merchant, Women's Training Footwear to create consumer-centric plans by blending data-driven insights and intuition. You will collaborate with marketplace merchants on seasonal reviews and assortment building, balancing multiple seasons at once. Your insights will influence future season plans and support Gender Merchandising Leadership. The role involves managing assortment planning throughout the seasonal process while gathering consumer trends and marketplace insights to drive strategy.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, or combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• 4 years experience in Footwear, Apparel, Equipment, or relevant consumer product merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment.
• Strong command of common retail and/or digital metrics such as sell-through, margin, full price realization, weeks of supply, etc.
• Proven ability to translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into in-season and long-term breakthrough strategies.
• Preparing seasonal tools to equip your marketplace partners with an understanding of seasonal priorities.
• Experience developing strong working relationships with teammates and cross-functional partners.
• Great teammate and contributor, with an attitude and excitement to learn new things.
• Strong communication skills and comfort navigating a cross-functional matrix with an emphasis on influencing skills.
• Attention to detail, understanding the importance of consistency.
  
  
  

Must Have:

• 5 YEO in Merchandizing for Footwear or Apparel.
• Understands KPIs of the business and can make real time decisions.
• Can influence others and is a strong communicator.
• Has an eye for product.
  
  
  

Nice to have:

• Excel, used a merch tool, keynote.
  
  
  

JobID: 1081827

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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.