Merchandise Specialist - SSI People : Job Details

Title: Category Merchandiser

Job Type: Contract

Location: Beaverton, OR

Job Description:

• Must posess a solid understanding of Global Merchandising
• Must have the ability to Partner cross functionally to ensure system integrity and deadline adherence
• Analysis supporting key areas of management for the business
• Own global sample management and orders throughout the Consumer Code process
• Support the maintenance of key relationships between geography and cross-functional teammates
• Analysis seasonal bookings and sell-through

The nature of the work is focused on consumer insights, assortment planning, Go to Market, and product management activities. Acts as an expert in building Consumer Right Assortments for assigned category & location Briefs the product engine on the needs of the consumer for both the category/geography and upcoming trends May work across the product engines to ensure that product is being created with the retail end in mind Edits the product line for assigned location and category using both directed assortment and selecting the line outside of the global core product with a goal of meeting revenue targets Builds directed assortments that supports category vision, working with geographies with retail end in mind.

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 3 yrs; Masters + 4 yrs; Associates degree + 6 yrs; High School + 7 yrs.