Merchandising Jobs in Portland, OR

The Sr. Director, North America (NA) Regional Merchandising leads and executes the regional go-tomarket merchandising vision, strategy, and assortment plans. As well leads the product and

merchandising go to market efforts of the North America outside team. This role is responsible for leading and delivering product strategy and segmentation plan, assortments that delight and inspire fans and enable the business to execute against the brand and business goals with our partners in North America.

Essential Functions :

• Leads, develops, and executes the regional merchandising strategy plan and vision that supports long-term and in-season brand and business strategic initiatives. Drives business results and profitable product metrics in region.
• Provides go-to-market expertise and execution for the North America (NA) product and merchandising integrated GTM initiatives and execution in region.
• Provides NA consumer expertise to ensure strong point of view around product development around the NA consumer and marketplace targets.
• Delivers a thoughtful regional, seasonal analysis that drives the global & regional briefing process by summarizing the findings of competitive market, online marketplace expertise, brick & mortar expertise.
• Engages and collaborates cross-functionally with product teams to plan and lead the creation of innovative, commercial and brand-enhancing regional assortments designed for targeted regional KEEN fans that deliver revenue, MSRP, margin, profitability, productivity, color / material guidance, construction, lifecycle targets, franchise management, channel segmentation plans, and other metrics as required. Directs regional fan and channel needs with specific inline and regionally driven styles as required by the business including but not limited to SMU's, limited editions, collaborations, exclusive product, etc.
• Drives the management of blended pricing and margin model and for the gross margin (merch margin) of the seasonal line. Works cross-functionally throughout the seasonal product process to bring a cohesive, cross merchandised, fan-focused line with compelling global and regional stories each season.
• Partners with sales management and key accounts to develop a distinctive, effective, and brand-appropriate distribution merchandising strategy by channel. Leading product and merchandising account-based meetings.
• Monitors new product introductions and carryover product to ensure health of planned launch and / or lifecycle. Continuous improvement focused on SKU efficiency, margins, and global assortment alignment.
• Works with the finance department on product, unit and margin forecasts and analysis by season, category, gender, and style. Participates in long range planning and annual budget development.
• Acts as a product champion, presenting in pre-lines, sales meetings, key accounts, influencers and visiting editors as required with commercial and regional efforts.
• Provides strategic direction, mentorship, and inspiration to direct reports on the regional Merchandising team.
• Serves as a member of the NA regional leadership team.

Qualifications :

Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Travel : Required 35% of the time.

Base Salary : $186,000 - $195,000 yearlyThis range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as : experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN : Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that's on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protectthe places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.