Regional Merchandiser II

ABOUT THE POSITION  As a Regional Merchandiser II, you will support the development and execution of regional merchandising strategies that deliver consumer-right assortments, align to brand priorities, and drive profitable growth in the marketplace. Working within the regional Go-To-Market (GTM) process, you contribute to assortment planning, product adoption, and seasonal execution. You will partner cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure product strategies are translated into clear, accurate, and actionable deliverables. This role focuses on enabling strong execution through data accuracy, insights, and collaboration, while building foundational skills in merchandising strategy, product storytelling, and business performance management. HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Support the development of consumer- and market-relevant assortments aligned to regional strategy, incorporating performance data, pricing architecture, and consumer insights Assist in building End-in-Mind assortments, including channel segmentation, product flow, and price point coverage to balance brand and commercial goals Execute seasonal GTM processes, ensuring accurate SKU selection, pricing, forecasting, and on-time deliverables across key milestones Maintain merchandising systems and tools to ensure data integrity across product adoption, forecasting, and catalog readiness Prepare and support key GTM deliverables, including pre-lines, checkpoints, and sales meeting materials Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment and successful handoff of product stories, positioning, and key information to Sales teams Analyze sales performance, SKU productivity, and market trends to inform assortment optimization and pricing strategies Provide insights and recommendations to improve forecast accuracy, product mix, and overall business performance Represent the regional consumer through data-backed insights and support decision-making with actionable observations Contribute to operational excellence through sample management, team initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts YOU ARE  An emerging merchant with a strong interest in developing assortment strategy and product acumen Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and operational excellence Analytical and curious, with a foundational understanding of financial and business drivers A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and works effectively across functions Organized and proactive, with the ability to execute within established processes while building problem-solving skills YOU HAVE  A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 2–4 years of experience in merchandising, retail, or a related field Working knowledge of merchandising systems, tools, and Go-To-Market processes Strong analytical, organizational, and data management skills Ability to translate data into insights and support business decisions Ability to travel up to 20% #LI-CS1 #LI-hybrid This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's 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. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re 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 family’s 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 [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.