Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising Director

Job Title: Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising Director
Location: Beaverton, OR
Salary Range: $45-52
Introduction

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as the Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising Director. This role is crucial in driving the strategy for a $700M Kids Apparel portfolio, ensuring continuity and excellence in merchandising across multiple seasons.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of merchandising experience, preferably in apparel and/or kids apparel.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Strong understanding of the North American marketplace.
• Experience in leading complex CODE moments, including Line Planning, MAR, and GGP.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and make clear decisions under time pressure.
• Prior work experience in the industry is a plus.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sports apparel in the athletic industry.
• Experience in product creation and working with accounts.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead NA Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising strategy grounded in consumer insight, financial health, and marketplace realities.
• Own seasonal execution across Line Planning, MAR, GGP, Seasonal Handover, and GTM.
• Monitor franchise and classification health and lead product lifecycle discussions.
• Inspire, guide, and develop a team of 4 through clear direction, prioritization, and decision making.
• Represent Kids Apparel Sport within Geo Consumer Merchandising and Geo Sport LT.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Opportunity to step into a Director-level role with significant ownership and responsibility.
• Exposure to senior leadership across Merchandising, Product, and Marketplace.
• Hands-on leadership experience and increased capability in long-range line planning.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.