Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising

Location: Beaverton, OR (On-site, Monday-Friday)
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Compensation Range: $47.00 - $51.33/hr (max)

Step into a high-impact Subject Matter Expert (SME) role steering a $700M Kids Apparel portfolio for a global athletic brand leader. This exciting 6-month full-time W2 contract position offers a rare opportunity to lead product merchandising strategy across boys and girls, sport, and sportswear. You will own seasonal execution, drive long-range line planning, and gain direct exposure to senior Geo and Global leadership during a critical transitional window.
 
Responsibilities:

• Drive the North American Kids Apparel Sport Product Merchandising strategy grounded in key consumer insights, financial health, and marketplace dynamics.
• Own seasonal execution across critical gates, including Line Planning, MAR, GGP, Seasonal Handover, and Go-To-Market (GTM) processes for upcoming major seasons.
• Serve as an SME alongside a collaborative team of 4, partnering closely with cross-functional Product, Planning, and Marketplace teams.
• Monitor franchise and classification health while leading essential product lifecycle discussions.
• Represent the Kids Apparel Sport category within Geo Consumer Merchandising and Geo Sport Leadership Teams.
• Maintain continuity of line quality, vision, and marketplace execution while navigating ambiguity and stabilizing the team through transitional periods.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of relevant merchandising experience.
• Domain Expertise: Strong apparel merchandising background required; experience in Kids Apparel, athletic sports apparel, or working with major commercial accounts is highly preferred.
• Leadership: Proven track record in leadership and team management, with the ability to act as a collaborative peer and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Marketplace Knowledge: Deep understanding of the North American marketplace, line planning, and product creation processes.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote.
• Key Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation capabilities, proactive problem-solving, strong financial acumen, and the ability to prioritize under pressure.

JOBID: 092026-145925
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.