Senior Merchandising Leader - DTC & Seasonal Strategy

Warrior Sports, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental, Vision, Life, 401K

Lifestyle reimbursement

Vacation time

Parental leave

Associate discount

Job summary

New Balance is seeking a senior merchandising leader to create and maintain multi-season directed product assortments for US DTC channels, NB.com, and inline/outlet partners from the Boston HQ. You will work with Commercial Buying and Planning to validate line architecture and drive assortment execution.

You will lead regional strategies, balance art and science of merchandising with data insights, and advocate for DTC needs with RBU and KAM partners, ensuring a cohesive consumer experience

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management, merchandising, buying, or related experience.
• Apparel experience strongly preferred.
• System savvy (VibeIQ Merchandising); proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adopt and adapt Global and Regional product assortments to meet and exceed region and channel goals.
• Establish directed assortments (DAs) that deliver right product, right time, right place, right quantities by channel.
• Balance the 'art and science' of merchandising incorporating sell-in/sell-thru data with future-facing consumer/trend insights.
• Lead / influence seasonal Apparel and Accessories strategies and regional priorities as applicable.
• Advocate for DTC assortment needs through RBU and KAM collaboration.
• Ensure retail peak aligned, compelling head-to-toe consumer experience through cross-category / cross functional partnership.
• Actively manage and communicate assortment modifications, ensuring data integrity and best in class execution.
• Serve DTC commercial team stakeholders as go-to point of contact for category assortment-related needs.

Skills

Product management

Merchandising

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

VibeIQ Merchandising

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

New Balance is seeking a senior merchandising leader to create and maintain multi-season directed product assortments for US DTC channels, NB.com, and inline/outlet partners from the Boston HQ. You will work with Commercial Buying and Planning to validate line architecture and drive assortment execution.

You will lead regional strategies, balance art and science of merchandising with data insights, and advocate for DTC needs with RBU and KAM partners, ensuring a cohesive consumer experience