Global Wholesale Merchandiser: Line Strategy & Growth

Pendleton Woolen Mills; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendleton Woolen Mills is seeking a Wholesale Merchandiser to develop an aligned seasonal global line architecture that drives profitable growth across wholesale channels and translates insights into strategic line plans and distribution strategies.

The role partners with Product Management, Planning, and Wholesale teams to deliver a cohesive global product vision and will own cross-functional initiatives including franchise management, lifecycle planning, and channel strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel or home with business-driving functions including product management or merchandising.
• Strong understanding of the marketplace across diverse channels of distribution.
• Working knowledge with at least two channels from Department Stores, Outdoor Specialty, Sporting Goods, Home, and/or Western Farm and Ranch channels.
• Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% in busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Develop an aligned seasonal global line architecture with Product Management, Planning and Wholesale partners.
• Apply consumer, customer, marketplace, product, and competitor insights to guide seasonal line plans.
• Communicate needs with product management and author the seasonal brand roadmap with global teams.
• Curate product assortments for wholesale channels to drive full-price sales and create channel differentiation.
• Own strategic franchise management plans and product lifecycles and drive KPIs for productivity and adoption.

Skills

Merchandising

Product management

Wholesale

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Business Management

Communications

Retail Management

Merchandising

Job description

Pendleton Woolen Mills is seeking a Wholesale Merchandiser to develop an aligned seasonal global line architecture that drives profitable growth across wholesale channels and translates insights into strategic line plans and distribution strategies.

The role partners with Product Management, Planning, and Wholesale teams to deliver a cohesive global product vision and will own cross-functional initiatives including franchise management, lifecycle planning, and channel strategy.