Merchant, Global Accessories

Levi Strauss & Co.•San Francisco, CA

2d•$92,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Global Accessories Merchant at Levi's, you will blend consumer insights, market trends, and financial knowledge to deliver compelling, brand-right assortments that meet customer needs across clusters and channels. You will report to and partner with a Senior Merchant and will lead the global product strategy, assortment architecture, and seasonal line plans for a designated accessories category. A Levi's Global Merchant partners with Design, Product Planning, Marketing, Brand Environment, and group Merchandising teams to ensure cohesive execution and commercial success. About the Job Strategic Merchandising & Line Planning Develop the global merchandising strategy for the assigned category, aligned with brand vision and financial goals. Manage seasonal line planning, ensuring a balanced assortment across styles, price points, and group needs. Analyze historical performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform product decisions. Partner with Design and PD to influence product development with a consumer-first mindset. Be a hands-on team member and work on the systems ensuring data integrity. Consumer & Market Insights Collaborate with group teams to understand local market dynamics and apply insights to inform global assortments. Monitor industry shifts and latest trends to uncover growth opportunities. Present important findings in business review meetings and update Design and Product Development partners on product sales. Leadership, Influence & Ownership Prepare and lead merchandise presentations to group teams and senior leadership. Demonstrate character aligned with Levi's Values. Influence with empathy and clarity, building trust and understanding across partners. Guide the business and merchandising strategy. Partner with Brand Environment and Creative to deliver compelling big ideas and seasonal strategies in stores and Levi.com to promote conversion, UPT, and ADT.

Requirements

4+ years of direct merchandising experience in apparel or accessories.
Apply knowledge of global merchandising and design trends to connect the dots and create product ideas that win in the marketplace.
Product inspired by working knowledge of apparel or accessories design construction and cost of goods.
Proficient in Microsoft applications.
Open to travel.

Responsibilities

Develop the global merchandising strategy for the assigned category, aligned with brand vision and financial goals.
Manage seasonal line planning, ensuring a balanced assortment across styles, price points, and group needs.
Analyze historical performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform product decisions.
Partner with Design and PD to influence product development with a consumer-first mindset.
Be a hands-on team member and work on the systems ensuring data integrity.
Collaborate with group teams to understand local market dynamics and apply insights to inform global assortments.
Monitor industry shifts and latest trends to uncover growth opportunities.
Present important findings in business review meetings and update Design and Product Development partners on product sales.
Prepare and lead merchandise presentations to group teams and senior leadership.
Demonstrate character aligned with Levi's Values.
Influence with empathy and clarity, building trust and understanding across partners.
Guide the business and merchandising strategy.
Partner with Brand Environment and Creative to deliver compelling big ideas and seasonal strategies in stores and Levi.com to promote conversion, UPT, and ADT.