Lead APAC Apparel Merchandiser (Hybrid)
Columbia Sportswear Company
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Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Lead APAC Apparel Merchandiser to connect APAC regional needs with Global Product Creation. This hybrid role, based near Portland, OR, partners with China, Korea, and Japan to shape the seasonal framework and drive alignment between Global and APAC markets.
With 8+ years in APAC apparel merchandising, you will translate insights into product direction, lead cross-functional collaboration, and influence stakeholders across regions.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of apparel merchandising experience in sportswear/outdoor sectors.
- Demonstrated APAC experience across China, Korea and/or Japan.
- Strong knowledge of APAC consumer behavior and market dynamics.
- Proven ability to translate insights into actionable product recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Partner with APAC teams to identify regional needs, assortment gaps, and growth opportunities.
- Synthesize insights to influence Global Product Creation and seasonal planning.
- Identify new product opportunities grounded in APAC consumer needs.
- Align Global strategies with regional marketplace realities through stakeholder engagement.
- Support APAC product creation initiatives and regional exclusives with solid business justification.
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Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Lead APAC Apparel Merchandiser to connect APAC regional needs with Global Product Creation. This hybrid role, based near Portland, OR, partners with China, Korea, and Japan to shape the seasonal framework and drive alignment between Global and APAC markets.
With 8+ years in APAC apparel merchandising, you will translate insights into product direction, lead cross-functional collaboration, and influence stakeholders across regions.
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