Merchandising Manager, Global Running Apparel
About The Position
The Merchandising Manager, Global Running Apparel is responsible for delivering the art and science of merchandising from a global business unit perspective. They will define the global and regional marketplace capacities informed by data from business analysts and consumer insights research team and use this to inform and guide their global assortment range plans. They will partner with the Global Business Unit (GBU) creation teams and global marketing leads to build a plan that achieves the commercial goals and satisfies the brand ambition.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, with 5+ years of industry experience preferably in apparel, footwear, sport merchandising.
- Be comfortable with ambiguity, knowing the optimal solution will often be made up of multiple compromises.
- Have a strong background of analytics and product / marketplace & consumer knowledge, art & science, possess data and creative skills.
- Knowledge of channel segmentation, range architecture, product assortments, concept drivers, and product flow.
- Sophisticated communicator, able to clearly present and negotiate with multiple regions, cultures, and areas of expertise at all levels.
- Leadership skills with the ability to influence. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential. Open to change and new ways of working. Capable of building new ways of working and processes / systems.
- No more than 25% Travel required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the merchandising efforts for the Running Business Unit and be the conduit in and out of the regions for the GBU.
- Deliver seasonal story led distribution plan direction & assortment with planned product mix and lifecycles.
- Integrate consumer insights and regional feedback to inform the overall long-range plan for the Running category.
- Solicit, consolidate, and reconcile commercial regional input, (participate in the LPA and convergence processes).
- Validate GBU creation plans and consumer intent prior to handoff to markets and ensure GBU & brand plans are adopted at each milestone consistently across the globe.
- Facilitate go to market touch points and milestones with the markets, planning, and key commercial teams, and be the day to day go to for the regions within the Running go to market process.
Benefits
- New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
- We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.
- You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
