Senior Direct Merchandiser - Western Europe

Converse, Inc.; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Converse, Inc. is seeking a consumer-obsessed merchant for Western Europe Direct. You will build assortments for stores and digital channels, execute seasonal buys, and manage in-season trading with a clear consumer POV.

The role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration and agility in a fast-paced marketplace. You will partner with Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Marketing, Retail and Digital teams to deliver profitable assortments and strong brand and business results across

Qualifications

• Proven merchandising, buying or planning experience in retail or e-commerce.
• Experience building assortments and executing seasonal buys.
• Strong retail math, sales and margin knowledge.
• Ability to influence across functions and present recommendations clearly.
• Collaborative, innovative thinker who drives action in a fast-paced marketplace.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for milestones and visits.

Responsibilities

• Execute the WE Direct merchandising strategy from seasonal assortment creation to buy execution.
• Own seasonal Direct assortments for Western Europe across stores and digital channels.
• Lead seasonal buy execution with Planning and Allocation including forecasts and replenishment.
• Make data-informed product cuts to protect assortment intent and inventory health.
• Analyze weekly performance metrics and translate insights into actions.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Retail and Digital teams to align product stories and launches.

Skills

Merchandising

Buying

Planning

Retail/e-commerce

Analytical skills

Cross-functional influence

Travel up to 15%

Job description

Converse, Inc. is seeking a consumer-obsessed merchant for Western Europe Direct. You will build assortments for stores and digital channels, execute seasonal buys, and manage in-season trading with a clear consumer POV.

The role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration and agility in a fast-paced marketplace. You will partner with Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Marketing, Retail and Digital teams to deliver profitable assortments and strong brand and business results across