Category Merchandising

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client located in Beaverton, Oregon who is looking for a Category Merchandising.

Summary:
This role will partner closely with Merchandising, Product Creation, Planning, Marketing, and Geo teams to bring consumer-right assortments to life across the globe. This role reports to the Global Director of Merchandising and works cross-functionally to connect product, consumer insights, and marketplace needs. You'll collaborate with teammates who value clear communication, curiosity, and shared ownership of the business.

We are looking for a merchant with a passion for products and a curiosity for evolving retail and consumer trends. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the Streetwear & Footwear consumer and the dynamics of the global marketplace, paired with the ability to use data and insights to inform thoughtful decisions. Success in this role requires a growth mindset, coachability, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, along with a hunger to continue building on core merchandising fundamentals.

You will support collaborative work across Merchandising teams and cross-functional partners such as: Product Creation, Marketing, and Planning and Geography Merchandising. You will be responsible for detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools & assortments. You'll help gather insights & data to build consumer-centric line plans to serve the Global marketplace. You will also analyze business and consumer trends to help inform future decision making.

Job Responsibilities:
* Creating & maintaining seasonal assortment tools
* Partnering with Geo Merchandising teams to gather insights
* Supporting seasonal deliverables and meetings
* Business reporting and hindsighting
* Full or partial ownership of Launch maintenance over Icons

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a combination of relevant experience
* 3+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or relevant experience
* Strong understanding of consumers and marketplace trend with the ability to synthesize insights into action
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to various cross-functional partners
* Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and competing priorities
* Attention to detail and understanding the importance of consistency
* Proficiency in Excel & Keynote
* Great teammate and contributor, with the curiosity and excitement to learn new thing
* High Heat/Launch or Collaborator product Merchandising experience is a plus but not a requirement
* Footwear specific merchandising experience is a plus, but not a requirement

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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