Merchandising Coordinator

*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Carlsbad, CA. In-office expectation is 3 days a week.*

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Global Merchandiser II plays a key role in driving a specific product line category and supporting seasonal product strategies. This role is responsible for executing seasonal line plans and ensuring successful Go-to-Market (GTM) activities globally. The position collaborates cross-functionally to align product vision with consumer needs and business goals, while developing influencing skills and fostering global partnerships.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Supports the efforts in the creation and execution of the mid- and long-term strategies for the business.

• Contributes through business, marketplace, and consumer research and analysis identifying opportunities to grow the business long term.

• Builds the bottom-up seasonal line plan for a portion of the business. Includes growth drivers that align with the strategic business direction and considers macro trends in the marketplace.

• Participates and supports the team's efforts across all global waypoints and Go-to-Market activities.

• Partners with other functional peers to ensure teams are executing on the direction and priorities of the business and holds teams accountable.

• Provides commercial support of the US marketplace.

• Partners with Sales teams to ensure full alignment in product and pricing architecture that reflects the relevant marketplace.

• Supports the Sales team's efforts in creating sell-in assets and attends pre-line and other key-account meetings in representing the product assortment. 

YOU ARE

• A collaborative team player with strong communication and influencing skills.

• Analytical and strategic, with a passion for understanding consumer behavior and market dynamics.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience.

• 2–4 years of professional experience in merchandising or a related field.

• General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Material job duties that will be considered in evaluating criminal convictions post-conditional offer of employment include cash handling, working with minors, servicing the public, and access to customers' confidential information.

Salary Range: $62,200 - $96,600

*Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.