Regional Merchandiser Ⅱ
Core
Drive assortment direction and marketplace strategies for the Columbia brand in Japan wholesale and retail channels; act as the go-to expert for product matters.
Role type
Senior IC product merchandiser (footwear/outdoor)
Builds
Seasonal product lines and innovative outdoor footwear products
Domain
Outdoor apparel and footwear retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development knowledge (outdoor footwear), prototyping, market research, cost analysis, stakeholder collaboration, sample review, cross-functional partnership, problem-solving, independent work, English proficiency
Preferred skills
Illustrator, PDM systems, Excel, Word, Outlook
Technologies
Illustrator, PDM, Excel, Word, Outlook
Responsibilities
Create and enhance innovative products; support manufacturing and design by developing prototypes; research outdoor market and materials; present seasonal product lines; review cost roll-ups for accuracy; partner with stakeholders to deliver assortments meeting financial needs; identify issues and offer solutions; receive and log fit samples; communicate with overseas teams.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC