Global Merchandising Associate

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a solution-oriented and collaborative Merchandising Associate for Kids’ Footwear as part of the Global Merchandising function. The ideal candidate will obsess the details & consumer, possess Merchandising acumen and be an outstanding teammate with the ability to collaborate to create team success.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As the Global Merchandising Associate for Kids’ Footwear, you will have a diverse set of responsibilities as part of a global team that brings the product line to life to serve the Gen Alpha Athlete*!

In this role, you will work to support the kids’ footwear lifestyle team through the entire end to end seasonal process, this will come to life through partnership and collaboration within Merchandising, Product Creation, Brand and Demand Planning.

An integral part of your day-to-day responsibilities will be to continuously manage and maintain multi-seasonal tools, product journeys and ensure accuracy. You will need to possess the ability to work with and analyze historical sales data, maintain seasonal line planning tools within multiple systems, build business and marketplace reports & essential data entry.

This role will include the development and maintenance of key relationships among cross-functional teammates, ensuring alignment and collaboration at all key gates and dates. Driving clear and concise communication to our Merchandising and cross-functional partners will be a foundational requirement.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As Merchandising Associate, this person will report to the Kids FW Merchandising Manager for Lifestyle. Within the direct team, this person will work hand in hand with peers and key partners to support the line plan across different consumer segments. In addition, this role will sit on the broader Global Kids’ FW Merchandising team, which will serve as a place to share standard methodologies, develop relationships and work together to serve world class performance product to our consumers.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Merchandising, Marketing or an equivalent or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• Self directed, independent and dedicated
• Ability to collaboratively manage multiple deadlines and seasons
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to various cross-functional partners
• Proficient information seeking skills and a drive for decisiveness and results
• Demonstrate strong consumer and marketplace understanding
• Strong business analytical proficiency, retail competence, and attention to detail
• Experience within MS Office, Keynote, Tableau & Assortment building tools
• Previous experience in Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying or integrated retail related role a bonus but not required