Merchant, USCanada Womens

JOB DESCRIPTION

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co. you can be yourself and be part of something bigger. Were a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit and your future.

Reporting to the Senior Merchant of USCA Womens Tops the Merchant US/Canada Womens Knits leads the assortment activation and in-season management of the Womens Knits categories in the US and Canada.

About the Job

• Provide assortment and buy plans that meet financial targets.
• Partner with global product teams and influence to improve assortment content through creation of product brief and regular check-ins on our performance.
• Lead assortment activation in-store working with Brand Environment and Store Training & Operations teams.
• Promote business with Retail Rhythm with main partners: Merch Planning and Allocation.
• Assess and analyze product performance and determine appropriate short medium and long-term actions to improve opportunities and minimize risk; draw overarching trend conclusions and convert to actions. Create awareness of monitor and react through recapping.
• Assess and manage overall health of assigned categories.
• Provide competitive analysis including pricing and promotional strategies and marketplace trends.

About You

• University/College degree in Merchandising Business Marketing or other related fields.
• 3 years of experience with an apparel manufacturer retailer or marketer.
• Read and anticipate market trends and incorporate these into leading products that meet sales and profitability targets.
• Understand impact of product costing and margin requirements.
• Experience with apparel merchandising and Canadian marketplace needs.
• Knowledge of garment construction fit and fabric.
• Understanding of domestic and off-shore sourcing.
• Understanding of product/brand positioning (pricing advertising promotions and packaging/product presentation).
• Develop productive relationships with other LSC functions and with Global partners.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Travel Required (%): Approximately 10 - 15%

This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note time in office can vary depending on needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $79000 - $120000 per year. We may pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education qualifications performance and our needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay incentive plans 401(k) matching paid leave health insurance product discounts and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy meet your financial goals and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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