DESCRIPTION

Please apply directly to New Balance for this role.

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.JOB MISSION

As a Channel Merchandiser, the consumer is always at the heart of all you do: always prioritizing their insights & behavior, market data, trends, and buying habits to bring ownable and productive products to market. You possess strong strategic and analytical abilities, are driven and motivated by delivering KPIs, have a strong financial acumen, are excellent at prioritization, and collaborating across multiple stakeholders. This position is based in Boston at New Balance headquarters.

Major Accountabilities

Assortment Planning and Execution

• Lead the execution of merchandising plans, ensuring sales growth, profitability, and an enhanced consumer experience within the business.
• Ownership of the Go to Market Calendar, regional meetings & channel business opportunities, gaps & risks
  
  

Strategic Planning & Long Range Planning

• Creates effective business plans and keeps the organization focused on most important goals and objectives
• Creates and drives 3 year strategic plans and champions strategic initiatives
  
  

Head-to-Toe Capsule Execution

• Drive and execute head-to-toe capsules aligned with the size and scale of Channel/Customer strategy.
• Facilitate a consumer experience that aligns with distribution and segment strategic goals.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Global Merch, Marketing, Operations and Planning.
• Effectively manages change and transition including implications to systems, people, process and future success.
  
  

Requirements For Success

• 4+ years’ experience in a Product Merchandise environment, with 3 years of Footwear/Apparel experience
• Thinks broadly and long term, stays current with relevant global and industry trends. Anticipates future direction.
• Experience with product assortment planning, retail sales performance and forecasting.
• Knowledge of Global Key Account distribution, range architecture, product assortments, concept drivers, and product flow
• Listens well and creates an environment in which data driven information is encouraged, heard and responded to.
• Strong leadership that energizes and engages teams around shared goals and finds common ground and negotiates agreement.
  

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