Senior Merchant

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Merchant in Beaverton, OR.

Overview:
We are looking for a consumerist with an affinity for product who enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and our consumer. A successful Senior Merchant will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic.

This candidate should possess an understanding of the company consumer and marketplace landscapes. The candidate should possess solid retail acumen and analytical skills, and an understanding of retail environments. At times working autonomously, agile, and solution-oriented, this role is responsible for driving the consumer product offering across the different merchandising dimensions. They will also influence the product offering End to End (from insights to adoption).

You will build consumer-centric assortment plans with an understanding of the full marketplace, blending fact-based and intuitive inputs. You will participate in seasonal reviews and assortment building in partnership with marketplace account-focused merchants.

You will balance multiple seasons. Your insights will contribute to future season plans and adoption; you will partner with Territory Merchandising for key insights and partner upstream with Global Merchandising to inform future line plans. You will manage your areas of assortment planning in depth during the seasonal process and gather consumer trends and marketplace insights from in-market seasons.

You will work closely with fellow merchants and cross-functional teams within Global, Territory and Geo Merchandising, Planning, and Brand Marketing. We also work with Finance, Operations, and the Insights and Analytics teams; relying on business reporting for your area which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or higher, or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
* 4+ years of experience in Footwear, Apparel, Equipment, or relevant consumer product merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
* Strong command of common retail and/or digital metrics such as sell-through, margin, full price realization, weeks of supply, etc.
* Proven ability to translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into in-season and long-term breakthrough strategies
* Preparing seasonal tools to equip your marketplace partners with an understanding of seasonal priorities
* Experience developing strong working relationships with teammates and cross-functional partners
* Great teammate and contributor, with an attitude and excitement to learn new things
* Strong communication skills and comfort navigating a cross-functional matrix with an emphasis on influencing skills
* Attention to detail, understanding the importance of consistency

Nice to Haves:
* Industry experience in apparel and/or performance sports/categories (i.e., Running, Fitness/Training, Outdoor)
* Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively and influence within a matrix organization
* Strong cross-functional collaboration, experience working with Planning, Marketing, Finance, and Operations

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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