Sr. Footwear Merchant - International
Core
Drive regional merchandising strategies for the International Distributor Region to deliver consumer-right assortments, balance brand-building with volume-driving products, and support long-term revenue growth.
Role type
Senior Footwear Merchant (International)
Builds
Seasonal footwear assortments and product mixes for international markets
Domain
Sportswear / Outdoor / Footwear Retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Regional merchandising strategy, seasonal assortment planning, channel segmentation, pricing strategy, financial acumen, product mix optimization, sample room management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
International regional experience, footwear merchandising, product creation experience
Technologies
MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Build market and consumer-relevant seasonal assortments aligned to brand strategy; Implement regional merchandising strategies balancing brand heat with high-volume drivers; Assist in End-in-Mind assortment planning including channel segmentation and pricing strategy; Own and maintain accuracy of merchandising systems and data including forecasting and catalog readiness; Educate the sales force on product innovation and assortments; Improve forecast accuracy and SKU efficiency each season.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC