Product Merchandising Coordinator

Columbia Sportswear Company • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Merchandising Coordinator plays a key supporting role in bringing seasonal product lines to life—from early planning through Go-to-Market execution. Partnering with Product Line Managers and cross-functional teams, this role helps translate strategy into clear, data-driven tools, accurate line information, and compelling presentations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their merchandising career who is eager to learn, highly organized, and excited to gain hands-on exposure to the global product lifecycle.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience
• Less than 2 years of professional experience, including internships or early‑career roles
• Interest in merchandising, product line management, or the apparel industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with PLM systems is a plus
• Experience supporting reports, presentations, or analytical tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Organized and detail‑driven, with the ability to manage multiple tasks across tight timelines
• Analytical by nature, with curiosity about product, categories, and consumer trends
• Comfortable working with data and systems and translating information into clear insights
• A clear communicator who collaborates effectively with cross‑functional partners
• Adaptable and flexible, ready to support evolving priorities throughout the season
• Proactive and reliable, taking ownership of assigned work and deadlines
• Excited to learn and grow within global merchandising and product creation

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain reports, tools, and KPI views that help the team understand category performance and seasonal opportunities
• Support seasonal line planning by compiling sales, buy, and market insights that inform key decisions
• Keep product information accurate and up to date across line plans, PLM systems, and merchandising tools
• Contribute to Go‑to‑Market milestones by preparing presentation materials that clearly communicate line intent
• Help track product changes and decisions to ensure alignment throughout the product creation process
• Support cross‑functional conversations by organizing information, documenting outcomes, and sharing timely recaps
• Assist in smooth seasonal execution through strong organization, detail management, and follow‑through

Benefits

• 401k plan plus a generous company match
• medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account
• an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
• extensive wellness benefits
• employee discounts
• a generous time off program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level