Lead APAC Footwear Merchandiser
Core
Strategic leader driving regional footwear merchandising vision, seasonal assortment strategies, and profitability for the Asia Pacific market.
Role type
Senior IC footwear merchandiser (APAC)
Builds
Regional product assortments and seasonal Go-To-Market plans
Domain
Footwear retail in Asia Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan)
Required skills
Seasonal assortment planning, consumer insights analysis, margin analysis, SKU productivity forecasting, strategic plan execution, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, financial acumen
Preferred skills
Deep knowledge of China/South Korea/Japan markets, sportswear/outdoor industry experience, ability to influence stakeholders across cultures
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Lead seasonal assortment direction and build regional product assortments across franchises; Collaborate with product teams to identify assortment gaps and emerging opportunities; Partner with country merchandising leaders to align strategies across channels; Drive the seasonal Go-To-Market process ensuring accuracy in forecasts and pricing; Represent footwear in key meetings and lead product hand-off to sales; Deliver business results through analytical capabilities including margin and sell-through analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC