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Category Merchandising 2
Job Location:
Job Location:
Beaverton, OR - USA
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Posted:
21 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Category Merchandising 2 Merchant Ii Kids Apparel (North America)
Location: Beaverton Or (Onsite 4/1 Hybrid Schedule)
Duration: 7 Months
ROLE SUMMARY
A contract Merchant II seat on the North America Kids Apparel merchandising team at a global sportswear leader. Youll support Lead Merchants through the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process sample management seasonal deck creation assortment planning and line reviews while partnering with marketplace Direct brand marketing demand planning and sales teams. Ideal for someone with 2 years of retail/merchandising/buying experience who is detail-obsessive coachable and wants to grow into full merchant ownership.
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
This posting is for Merchant II - Kids Apparel within the North America Merchandising function.
Youll partner with several cross-functional teams including geo consumer and marketplace merchandising brand marketing demand planning sales as well as global sport merchandising teams. A key enabler of your success will be your background and experience in retail along with your ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Everything begins and ends with the consumer. We are looking for a consumerist with a strong affinity for product who thrives at the pace of retail and the ever-evolving marketplace. A successful Merch II in the Kids business contributes to an inclusive positive and progressive team dynamic while bringing curiosity energy and passion to the work.
You are a curious coachable merchant with a demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics. You have an entrepreneurial mindset a willingness to learn through experimentation and excitement for new concepts and ideas. Youre comfortable with ambiguity forward-thinking in your approach and agile in how you operate.
MUST-HAVE
2 years of experience in Retail Merchandising Product Management Marketplace Buying or a related field
Demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics
Excel expertise (V lookups pivot tables etc.) Keynote Outlook
Strong attention to detail with efficient ways of working
Team-first mentality with positive energy and a collaborative approach
Curious coachable willingness to learn through experimentation
NICE-TO-HAVE
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience contributing to new concepts projects or ideas
Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills including presenting to cross-functional partners
Comfortable with ambiguity forward-thinking in approach agile in operation
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS
Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training. (Degree preferred not a hard requirement.)
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
You will support strategy and ideation product assortments line planning and the use of data and analytics to drive end-to-end profitability. Success in this role comes from developing strong cross-functional relationships applying thoughtful research and analysis and maintaining a genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Support Lead Merchants throughout the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process
Help communicate seasonal product updates to marketplace and Direct partners
Assist in the creation and sharing of seasonal information including managing samples
Support alignment with sport-focused teams to ensure a cohesive product offering in the marketplace
Contribute to product assortment planning and line reviews through data-driven insights
Location: Beaverton Or (Onsite 4/1 Hybrid Schedule)
Duration: 7 Months
ROLE SUMMARY
A contract Merchant II seat on the North America Kids Apparel merchandising team at a global sportswear leader. Youll support Lead Merchants through the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process sample management seasonal deck creation assortment planning and line reviews while partnering with marketplace Direct brand marketing demand planning and sales teams. Ideal for someone with 2 years of retail/merchandising/buying experience who is detail-obsessive coachable and wants to grow into full merchant ownership.
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
This posting is for Merchant II - Kids Apparel within the North America Merchandising function.
Youll partner with several cross-functional teams including geo consumer and marketplace merchandising brand marketing demand planning sales as well as global sport merchandising teams. A key enabler of your success will be your background and experience in retail along with your ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Everything begins and ends with the consumer. We are looking for a consumerist with a strong affinity for product who thrives at the pace of retail and the ever-evolving marketplace. A successful Merch II in the Kids business contributes to an inclusive positive and progressive team dynamic while bringing curiosity energy and passion to the work.
You are a curious coachable merchant with a demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics. You have an entrepreneurial mindset a willingness to learn through experimentation and excitement for new concepts and ideas. Youre comfortable with ambiguity forward-thinking in your approach and agile in how you operate.
MUST-HAVE
2 years of experience in Retail Merchandising Product Management Marketplace Buying or a related field
Demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics
Excel expertise (V lookups pivot tables etc.) Keynote Outlook
Strong attention to detail with efficient ways of working
Team-first mentality with positive energy and a collaborative approach
Curious coachable willingness to learn through experimentation
NICE-TO-HAVE
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience contributing to new concepts projects or ideas
Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills including presenting to cross-functional partners
Comfortable with ambiguity forward-thinking in approach agile in operation
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS
Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training. (Degree preferred not a hard requirement.)
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
You will support strategy and ideation product assortments line planning and the use of data and analytics to drive end-to-end profitability. Success in this role comes from developing strong cross-functional relationships applying thoughtful research and analysis and maintaining a genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Support Lead Merchants throughout the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process
Help communicate seasonal product updates to marketplace and Direct partners
Assist in the creation and sharing of seasonal information including managing samples
Support alignment with sport-focused teams to ensure a cohesive product offering in the marketplace
Contribute to product assortment planning and line reviews through data-driven insights
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