Senior Merchandiser - Women's & Performance Apparel

VF Outdoor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Face is seeking a Sr. Merchandiser for Women's Apparel and Performance to lead the category strategy, align with regional teams, and drive consumer-relevant assortments that reflect our brand vision. You will collaborate with Global and Regional teams to optimize line plans and deliver profitable growth.

You will guide a team through seasonal milestones, leverage market insights, and influence cross-functional partners while staying focused on brand leadership and product excellence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of merchandising, product management, or related field; apparel experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Deep technical outdoor apparel knowledge and understanding of consumer trends.
• Strong business acumen with retail math, profitability analysis, and line planning.
• Excellent collaboration and presentation skills to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own seasonal merchandising strategy and line architecture for Women's Apparel (+ Performance).
• Operate as the regional product expert for all Women's Performance Apparel.
• Lead a team of women's apparel merchants through strategy execution and milestones.
• Develop and rank franchises and optimize assortments based on historical and current performance.
• Lead marketplace research with regional partners to inform seasonal direction and opportunities.

Skills

Merchandising

Product management

Brand strategy

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The North Face is seeking a Sr. Merchandiser for Women's Apparel and Performance to lead the category strategy, align with regional teams, and drive consumer-relevant assortments that reflect our brand vision. You will collaborate with Global and Regional teams to optimize line plans and deliver profitable growth.

You will guide a team through seasonal milestones, leverage market insights, and influence cross-functional partners while staying focused on brand leadership and product excellence.