Regional Merchandiser II

Columbia Sportswear Company • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Regional Merchandiser II, you will support the development and execution of regional merchandising strategies that deliver consumer-right assortments, align to brand priorities, and drive profitable growth in the marketplace. Working within the regional Go-To-Market (GTM) process, you contribute to assortment planning, product adoption, and seasonal execution. You will partner cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure product strategies are translated into clear, accurate, and actionable deliverables. This role focuses on enabling strong execution through data accuracy, insights, and collaboration, while building foundational skills in merchandising strategy, product storytelling, and business performance management.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years of experience in merchandising, retail, or a related field
• Working knowledge of merchandising systems, tools, and Go-To-Market processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills
• Ability to translate data into insights and support business decisions
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Nice To Haves

• An emerging merchant with a strong interest in developing assortment strategy and product acumen
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and operational excellence
• Analytical and curious, with a foundational understanding of financial and business drivers
• A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and works effectively across functions
• Organized and proactive, with the ability to execute within established processes while building problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support the development of consumer- and market-relevant assortments aligned to regional strategy, incorporating performance data, pricing architecture, and consumer insights
• Assist in building End-in-Mind assortments, including channel segmentation, product flow, and price point coverage to balance brand and commercial goals
• Execute seasonal GTM processes, ensuring accurate SKU selection, pricing, forecasting, and on-time deliverables across key milestones
• Maintain merchandising systems and tools to ensure data integrity across product adoption, forecasting, and catalog readiness
• Prepare and support key GTM deliverables, including pre-lines, checkpoints, and sales meeting materials
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment and successful handoff of product stories, positioning, and key information to Sales teams
• Analyze sales performance, SKU productivity, and market trends to inform assortment optimization and pricing strategies
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve forecast accuracy, product mix, and overall business performance
• Represent the regional consumer through data-backed insights and support decision-making with actionable observations
• Contribute to operational excellence through sample management, team initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts

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: Mid Level