Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising Director

Posted 3 days ago

artechBeaverton (OR)

Marketing Managers Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

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About the role

Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising Director We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as the Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising Director. This role is crucial in driving the strategy for a $700M Kids Apparel portfolio, ensuring continuity and excellence in merchandising across multiple seasons.

Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 8 years of merchandising experience, preferably in apparel and/or kids apparel. Bachelor's degree required. Demonstrated leadership and team management experience. Strong understanding of the North American marketplace. Experience in leading complex CODE moments, including Line Planning, MAR, and GGP.Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and make clear decisions under time pressure. Prior work experience in the industry is a plus.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications: Experience with sports apparel in the athletic industry. Experience in product creation and working with accounts. Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and Keynote.

Day-to-Day

Responsibilities: Lead NA Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising strategy grounded in consumer insight, financial health, and marketplace realities. Own seasonal execution across Line Planning, MAR, GGP, Seasonal Handover, and GTM.Monitor franchise and classification health and lead product lifecycle discussions. Inspire, guide, and develop a team of 4 through clear direction, prioritization, and decision making. Represent Kids Apparel Sport within Geo Consumer Merchandising and Geo Sport LT.Company Benefits & Culture Opportunity to step into a Director-level role with significant ownership and responsibility. Exposure to senior leadership across Merchandising, Product, and Marketplace. Hands-on leadership experience and increased capability in long-range line planning.

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