Senior US Footwear Merchandiser: Strategy & Growth

Columbia Sportswear Company; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts

Well-being programs

Time off program

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, OR is seeking a Sr. Merchandiser for US Footwear to shape and execute the footwear category strategy across the US region, aligning with global brand priorities.

The role is based at our Corporate Headquarters and designated as a hybrid position with four days onsite per week, evolving with business needs. You will lead plans, briefs, pricing, seasonal direction, and crossfunctional collaboration with Sales, Planning and Global Merchandising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5-8 years of product or merchandising experience in sportswear or outdoor segments.
• Strong knowledge of footwear market trends and assortment planning.
• Excellent crossfunctional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the regional footwear strategy informed by trends and consumer insights.
• Own seasonal briefs, line adoption, pricing, and assortment direction to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Sales, Planning, and Global Merchandising to align with the global line plan.
• Preline key accounts with compelling stories and educate sales on product innovations.
• Lead workstreams with Sales and Planning to define seasonal and long-term growth plans.

Skills

Category strategy

Line planning

Crossfunctional collaboration

Account presentation

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, OR is seeking a Sr. Merchandiser for US Footwear to shape and execute the footwear category strategy across the US region, aligning with global brand priorities.

The role is based at our Corporate Headquarters and designated as a hybrid position with four days onsite per week, evolving with business needs. You will lead plans, briefs, pricing, seasonal direction, and crossfunctional collaboration with Sales, Planning and Global Merchandising.