Sr. Manager, Merchandising - Canada

Levi Strauss & Co.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Sr. Manager in Merchandising, focusing on delivering product strategies and driving commercial success in the Canadian market. This hybrid role in Markham involves analyzing sales data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and presenting insights to enhance product performance. You will lead merchandising initiatives and drive business growth through strategic partnerships and market insights.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Pension Plan Contributions

Product Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of direct merchandising, buying, or planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian apparel market dynamics.
• Ability to analyze complex sales data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver market-relevant product strategies and drive commercial opportunities.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and optimize product performance.
• Collaborate with marketing and planning teams for product strategies.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

The Sr. Manager, Merchandising - Canada is responsible for delivering market-relevant product strategies, driving commercial opportunities, and ensuring that assortments align with Canadian market dynamics. This role requires a strong focus on performance insights, pricing oversight, assortment relevance, and agility in response to market demands. The In-Season Merchant will work closely with Cluster Merchandising, Pricing & Promo team, Canada Planning, Marketing, and key stakeholders to execute revenue-driving product strategies aligned with brand vision and local consumer needs.

The role also involves presenting product strategies and supporting key customer meetings to establish a strong merchandising presence in Canada. Special projects, market insights, and local marketing activation initiatives are additional key responsibilities.

About The Job

Performance & Market Insights:

• Analyze weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable insights to optimize product performance.
• Present performance insights and commercial opportunities to Cluster merchants and Canada cross-functional teams and leadership, ensuring alignment with Canadian market demands.
• Maintain a strong market presence by continuously researching consumer preferences, competitor strategies, and emerging trends to accelerate business strategies.
  
  

Merchandising & Product Strategy

• Maintain alignment with the established product and pricing architecture to uphold brand positioning and value perception, ensuring a cohesive approach across markets within the cluster
• Lead and coordinate the Canada merchandising brief across all channels, ensuring market-specific and data-driven insights inform decision-making.
• Partner with Cluster Merchandising to review seasonal assortments, ensuring they align with Canadian business needs and making necessary adjustments for market relevance.
• Ensure product sizing strategies meet Canadian consumer needs by working cross-functionally with the Canada Planning, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Partner with the Cluster Pricing & Promo team to provide Canada-specific insights on pricing and promotional strategies, ensuring alignment with FX fluctuations, market positioning, and cluster dynamics while maintaining consistency with brand guardrails.
• Support the execution of pricing strategies by providing feedback on local market trends and consumer behaviors, ensuring that pricing decisions made at the cluster level are effectively implemented and optimized for the Canadian business.
• Maintain alignment with the established product and pricing architecture to uphold brand positioning and value perception, ensuring a cohesive approach across markets within the cluster
• Drive in-season agility by identifying unique Canadian market trends and executing reactive strategies, including chase and replenishment opportunities.
• Strategic Milestones & Market Execution:
• Drive key product presentations for Canada’s cross-functional teams at strategic milestones, ensuring alignment on product nuances, market priorities, and overarching merchandising strategies.
• Represent merchandising in high-impact moments, including customer meetings, store leader engagements, and major product launches, to strengthen execution and market adoption.
• Collaborate with BX (Brand Experience) and Canada Marketing partners to activate key product priorities, optimizing visibility and consumer engagement across the Canadian market.
  
  

Business Growth & Special Projects

• Drive Canadian-specific special projects and initiatives, including partnerships with key retailers (e.g., Holt Renfrew) and localized merchandising opportunities.
• Establish a strong merchandising presence in Canada through strategic leadership in key business conversations, cross-functional collaboration, and market visits.
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of direct merchandising, buying, or planning experience at an apparel manufacturer, retailer, or marketer.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian apparel market dynamics, pricing strategies, and consumer behavior.
• Ability to analyze complex sales data and translate insights into clear product strategies.
• Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration, working across Cluster Merchandising, Canada Planning, Canada Marketing, and Leadership teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and inspire confidence in product strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  

This is a hybrid position based in our Markham, Ontario office. You will be expected in office 3 days per week, typically Tues-Wed-Thurs. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans,pension plan contributions,paid leave,health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer.We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

LOCATION

Markham, ON, CAN

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

Levi Strauss & Co. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Recruiter if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Informing the Company that you require an accommodation will not impact the selection process in any way, either favorably or negatively.