SITKA Planning & Merchandising Leader

Merchandise & Planning Leader

We are seeking a Merchandise & Planning Leader to drive an integrated strategy that combines robust merchandising leadership with data-driven demand planning. This role will be responsible for developing and executing assortment and inventory strategies across wholesale, retail, and ecommerce, ensuring we meet consumer demand, optimize inventory, and deliver on revenue goals. This position will be located at our facility in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid / onsite work arrangement, depending on the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the end-to-end merchandising strategy across all channels, curating compelling assortments that drive brand equity, revenue growth, and channel differentiation.
• Own the demand planning function, creating accurate forecasts and inventory strategies that align with seasonal plans, product flow, and revenue targets.
• Translate sales trends, consumer insights, and marketplace data into merchandise and buying strategies that maximize profitability and minimize risk.
• Partner with product, planning, and purchasing teams to align product lifecycle calendars, inventory levels, and supply chain operations with merchandising intent.
• Develop segmentation strategies that define pricing, distribution, and launch cadence to create channel-appropriate value and consumer experiences.
• Align closely with inventory and allocation teams to ensure optimal stock availability, healthy sell-through rates, and reduced markdowns across the integrated marketplace.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the competitive landscape and evolving consumer behaviors to continuously refine seasonal and long-range merchandising strategies.
• Lead and develop a cross-functional team of merchandisers and planners to deliver on both brand and business objectives.
• Collaborate with the marketing and digital teams to support product storytelling, launches, and seasonal campaigns with strong merchandising hooks and inventory alignment.
• Serve as a key cross-functional partner to leadership, influencing go-to-market strategies through a balanced lens of creativity, consumer focus, and operational discipline.

Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies.

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing".

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.