Job Title: Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising Director
Location: Beaverton, OR
Salary Range: $45-52
Introduction
We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as the Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising Director. This role is crucial in driving the strategy for a $700M Kids Apparel portfolio, ensuring continuity and excellence in merchandising across multiple seasons.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of merchandising experience, preferably in apparel and/or kids apparel.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
- Strong understanding of the North American marketplace.
- Experience in leading complex CODE moments, including Line Planning, MAR, and GGP.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and make clear decisions under time pressure.
- Prior work experience in the industry is a plus.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with sports apparel in the athletic industry.
- Experience in product creation and working with accounts.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead NA Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising strategy grounded in consumer insight, financial health, and marketplace realities.
- Own seasonal execution across Line Planning, MAR, GGP, Seasonal Handover, and GTM.
- Monitor franchise and classification health and lead product lifecycle discussions.
- Inspire, guide, and develop a team of 4 through clear direction, prioritization, and decision making.
- Represent Kids Apparel Sport within Geo Consumer Merchandising and Geo Sport LT.
Company Benefits & Culture
- Opportunity to step into a Director-level role with significant ownership and responsibility.
- Exposure to senior leadership across Merchandising, Product, and Marketplace.
- Hands-on leadership experience and increased capability in long-range line planning.
For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.