Lead Footwear Merchant in Beaverton, Oregon - #71872 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 71872

Lead Footwear Merchant
Our client is seeking a dynamic Lead Footwear Merchant who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and brings a strong passion for product and consumer insights. This role is ideal for a strategic yet hands-on merchandising professional who can translate marketplace trends and sales data into impactful assortment strategies while collaborating across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is highly driven, naturally curious, and excels at building strong relationships to influence product and merchandising decisions.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Lead Footwear Merchant Responsibilities

• Lead the development of consumer-focused footwear assortments by analyzing marketplace trends, sales performance, and consumer insights to inform merchandising strategies.
• Manage seasonal product planning across multiple timelines, ensuring assortments align with business goals, inventory targets, and marketplace opportunities.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including merchandising, planning, marketing, analytics, and operations to support product strategy and execution.
• Translate business performance data and retail metrics such as sell-through, margin, and inventory levels into actionable recommendations for future assortments.
• Prepare and deliver seasonal merchandising tools, presentations, and product insights to support internal stakeholders and marketplace partners.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the footwear marketplace, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape to influence future product direction.
• Foster strong working relationships across teams and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.

Lead Footwear Merchant Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, retail, product creation, or a related consumer products environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with footwear products within a retail, brand, or product merchandising setting.
• Strong retail and analytical acumen with familiarity using merchandising and business tools such as MMX, AV tools, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to translate consumer insights, sales performance, and market trends into merchandising strategies and product recommendations.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, influence stakeholders, and build strong professional relationships.
• Highly motivated, curious, and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes initiative to drive results.
• Previous experience working with major global athletic or lifestyle brands is strongly preferred.

Compensation: Up to $43.33/hr. (DOE)

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As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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