Associate Merchandiser (Wauwatosa, WI, US)
About The Position
At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra - You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Associate Merchandiser. Harley-Davidson is seeking an Associate Merchandiser for Apparel & Licensing to drive product merchandising and brand growth in our business. This individual will assist the merchandising team to build strong assortments that will achieve financial objectives
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in merchandising, product development, or planning (preferably apparel).
- Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills.
- Passion for apparel, consumer trends, and marketplace behavior.
- Self-motivated, with attention to detail and deadlines.
- PowerPoint, FlexPLM experience required.
Responsibilities
- Support the seasonal line creation process, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and consumer insights.
- Maintain line plans, style master data, and seasonal product documentation.
- Assist in preparing seasonal assortment tools, including line sheets, SKU counts, and product briefs.
- Manage sample tracking, organization, and preparation for internal reviews and milestone meetings.
- Conduct competitive market research to track trends, pricing, silhouettes, and key materials.
- Analyze consumer insights and marketplace data to help inform key product decisions.
- Monitor sales performance to identify opportunities, trends, and risks.
- Collaborate with key cross-functional partners on a day-to-day basis
- Update merchandising tools, calendars, and reports to inform decision-making.
- Support preparation for milestone meetings, Go-to-Market reviews, and executive presentations.
- Ensure on-time delivery of all merchandising deliverables and adherence to the product creation calendar.
- Help maintain the organization of the product room, seasonal boards, samples, and visual materials.
Benefits
- We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
