Sr. Apparel Merchandising Manager in Beaverton, Oregon - #73240 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73240

Senior Apparel Merchandising Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Apparel Merchandising Manager to lead the strategy and execution of a high-profile kids apparel business within the North American marketplace. This role is ideal for a proactive, consumer-focused merchandising leader who can establish a clear product vision, guide a team through key seasonal milestones, and collaborate effectively across product, planning, and marketplace functions.

This role is on-site in Beaverton, Oregon.

Senior Apparel Merchandising Manager Responsibilities

• Lead the merchandising strategy and seasonal direction for a diverse kids apparel portfolio spanning multiple sports, consumer segments, and product categories.
• Manage, motivate, and provide strategic direction to a team of four, establishing priorities and maintaining strong execution during a period of transition.
• Drive seasonal merchandising activities from assortment and line planning through product readiness, go-to-market execution, and marketplace delivery.
• Partner closely with Product, Planning, Marketplace, and other cross-functional teams to develop assortments that balance consumer needs, business objectives, and market opportunities.
• Evaluate product, franchise, and category performance to identify opportunities, address risks, and inform product lifecycle and assortment decisions.
• Develop and communicate a compelling long-term vision for kids apparel while ensuring consistency across multiple seasons and product initiatives.
• Apply consumer insights, financial performance, and North American marketplace knowledge to guide merchandising decisions and business priorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and senior merchandising partner, communicating recommendations and business direction effectively to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
• Navigate changing priorities and ambiguous business challenges with sound judgment, proactive problem-solving, and timely decision-making.
• Support product creation and marketplace strategies that strengthen the overall assortment and position the business for future growth.

Senior Apparel Merchandising Manager Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive merchandising experience, with significant experience in apparel merchandising strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, including direct responsibility for leading, motivating, and developing a team.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong understanding of the North American consumer and marketplace, with the ability to translate market insights into merchandising and assortment strategies.
• Proven ability to lead complex seasonal merchandising processes, establish priorities, and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to create and communicate a clear product and merchandising vision.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including experience working with senior-level stakeholders.
• Experience with kids apparel, sports apparel, athletic products, or related consumer product categories is highly preferred.
• Experience partnering with product creation teams and/or key marketplace accounts is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Keynote or similar presentation tools is beneficial.
• Previous experience within a large athletic, apparel, footwear, or consumer products organization is highly desirable.

Compensation: Up to $51.33/hr. (DOE)

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