Merchant II, Sport SEA&I

nd foster inclusive teamwork to drive impactful results.

This role empowers the merchandiser to shape the sports category vision-making strategic decisions that elevate consumer experiences and fuel growth. The ability to translate insights into action is essential to delivering relevant, high-performing assortments across diverse channels.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Merchandising and Category Management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.

• Proven product merchandising expertise and strong business acumen.

• Proficiency in retail math, marketplace insights, consumer behavior, and assortment strategies.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You'll build sport category assortments that align APLA direction with localized strategies rooted in market insights and consumer needs. You'll be the voice of the athlete, ensuring every product resonates across channels and delivers value.

• Develop seasonal assortments tailored to local market dynamics and consumer demand.
• Deliver sharp consumer insights to shape product strategy and enhance assortment relevance.
• Collaborate with APLA Merchandising to share feedback, product requests, and competitive intelligence.
• Analyze silhouette and franchise mix, pricing architecture, and competitive landscape.
• Present go-to-market strategies and assortment plans to cross-functional teams for alignment and execution.
• Translate product performance data into actionable insights for future planning.
• Champion consumer-first thinking across all merchandising decisions.