Senior Merchant - Retail

YETI • Austin, TX

70d • Hybrid

About The Position

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 8+ years of product management/merchandise buying experience
• Premium brands and consumer goods experience is strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of the wholesale and retail landscapes across North America within outdoor/sports and fashion/lifestyle segments
• Innovative thinker who synthesizes consumer insights, macro trends and competitive analysis to make informed product decisions
• Ability to work at scale within a global, high-growth environment
• Experience with long-range planning, managing complex categories within an omni-channel environment
• Self-starter who works well in a fast-paced and high-performance environment
• Excellent agility and problem-solving skills demonstrating the ability to work within the grey
• Effectively build relationships cross-functionally to meet business goals and objectives

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the YETI Stores Go-to-market process and assortment strategy, ensuring visibility and understanding of all regional plans, in close collaboration with channel leads
• Manage a complex and fast-growing business that involves active portfolio management, including monitoring and responding to regional omni-channel sales, product and consumer feedback
• Be the Stores voice for category needs and opportunities at key product milestone meetings
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the organization to drive results, including partnering with Brand and Marketing teams to deliver compelling product storytelling
• Provide input on risk & opportunities in the context of historical product performance & future trend insight to inform monthly forecast submissions
• Align commercial merchandising strategies with E-Commerce and Wholesale Sales team
• Partner with Store Merchandising Manager and Wholesale team to review and identify potential risks or opportunities to plan
• Apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations using multiple sources of information
• Act as the ultimate customer advocate, sharing the Voice of the Customer through deep understanding of consumer needs, buying preferences, and macro trends
• Monitor and report on the market landscape using competitive analysis and consumer insights to inform product decisions
• Establish strong relationships with key markets and global Product teams, ensuring all product queries, requirements and feedback are dealt with efficiently
• Be the Go-to-market champion for seasonal/new product introductions, engaging and organizing the region to help successfully launch new products
• Deliver a monthly assortment performance update to key stakeholders with a focus on key sell-through metrics, opportunities and challenges
• Explain assumptions and methodologies strategically through weekly/monthly sell-through and category performance reports
• Own YETI Stores seasonal hind-sighting process to ensure learnings are factored into future buy strategy at channel/market level

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees