Merchandising Coordinator US Footwear

Portland, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

As a Merchandising Coordinator you will support Merchandising for US Footwear by assisting with trend reporting seasonal planning presentation development and cross-functional coordination to meet key deliverables.

This role offers hands-on experience with core merchandising functions providing a strong foundation for a future career in product creation or merchandising.

HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

Assist with the compilation of sales buying and market trend reports.
Develop tools that provide category distribution or classification-specific views to help Product Line Managers understand trends.
Facilitate information flows across the merchandising department through excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes helping track and organize combined regional feedback at key product meetings and assisting in product presentations to buying and sales teams.
Develop tools to assist with presentations which may include classification maps color overviews decks 1-pagers CAD books and tech pages. May also include event facilitation and organization.
Seasonal flagging/responsibilities for First Adopt & Post Final Adopt product gates.
Managing catalog creation and deadlines.
Creating account assortments and segmentation plan visuals.
Manage & distribute sales samples.

YOU ARE

A problem solver with strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
An effective communicator with dynamic interpersonal skills and a passion for establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal contacts and co-workers.
Knowledgeable in the consumer retail and outdoor industry.
Excited to begin your career in Merchandising

YOUHAVE

Bachelors degree applicable certification or equivalent experience.
2 years of relevant experience that includes prioritizing multiple efforts effectively to meet deadlines.
An understanding of software and reporting tools used to collect relevant data such as Power BI.
Thorough knowledge of PC and proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Adobe.
The ability to travel up to 10%.

#LI-DR1
#Hybrid

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions 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. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company were 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 familys 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 with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

Required Experience:

This role offers hands-on experience with core merchandising functions providing a strong foundation for a future career in product creation or merchandising.

HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

Assist with the compilation of sales buying and market trend reports.
Develop tools that provide category distribution or classification-specific views to help Product Line Managers understand trends.
Facilitate information flows across the merchandising department through excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes helping track and organize combined regional feedback at key product meetings and assisting in product presentations to buying and sales teams.
Develop tools to assist with presentations which may include classification maps color overviews decks 1-pagers CAD books and tech pages. May also include event facilitation and organization.
Seasonal flagging/responsibilities for First Adopt & Post Final Adopt product gates.
Managing catalog creation and deadlines.
Creating account assortments and segmentation plan visuals.
Manage & distribute sales samples.

YOU ARE

A problem solver with strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
An effective communicator with dynamic interpersonal skills and a passion for establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal contacts and co-workers.
Knowledgeable in the consumer retail and outdoor industry.
Excited to begin your career in Merchandising

YOUHAVE

Bachelors degree applicable certification or equivalent experience.
2 years of relevant experience that includes prioritizing multiple efforts effectively to meet deadlines.
An understanding of software and reporting tools used to collect relevant data such as Power BI.
Thorough knowledge of PC and proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Adobe.
The ability to travel up to 10%.

#LI-DR1
#Hybrid

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

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

Required Experience:

Key Skills

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About Company

Columbia Sportswear

Founded in 1938, Columbia brand apparel, footwear, accessories, equipment, and employees have earned a global reputation for innovation, quality and performance, keeping activity enthusiasts and explorers in more than 100 countries, warm, dry, cool and protected year-round. Columbia S ... View more

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