Lead, Category Merchandising

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If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.   Purpose of Role

Department: Merchandising    Reports to: Sr. Manager, Category Merchandising - FTW Your Impact

Develop seasonal business plans and footwear category and franchise assortment strategies within the global product portfolio, informed by prior-season performance, SKU productivity, consumer needs, market trends and brand direction. Own seasonal line planning for the assigned footwear categories, including assortment architecture, price-point coverage, product flow, lifecycle management and SKU efficiency. Partner with Planning to translate assortment strategies into seasonal forecasts and buys, and monitor order and in-season performance to identify risks and opportunities. Deliver clear China market commercial input and consumer insights to Global Merchandising and Product teams, articulating regional product needs, priorities, assortment gaps and growth opportunities across both Performance and Sportstyle Footwear. Partner with Channel Merchandising to build relevant channel segmentation and exclusive product plans across online and offline, DTC and franchise, and full-price and discount channels. Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to develop store-format-specific assortment width and monthly product flow plans. Align with Marketing, Sales, Planning, Channel Merchandising and other cross-functional partners to build integrated product launch and go-to-market plans. Lead footwear content for seasonal sales meetings, including category presentations, sell-in tools, product storytelling and franchise assortment guidance. Identify and lead new merchandising and product-related initiatives that address evolving business needs, improve ways of working and support business growth. Work independently or collaboratively as appropriate to move initiatives from idea to execution. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Marketing or a related discipline. Fluency in English and Mandarin, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Minimum 5-7 years of relevant merchandising, product or retail experience, preferably within a sports, footwear or fashion brand. Footwear merchandising experience is strongly preferred. Sportstyle Footwear experience is an advantage, while exposure to Performance Footwear is also valued. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience working with merchandising, planning or reporting systems is preferred. Strong understanding of footwear merchandising, assortment planning and the key commercial drivers of a sports or fashion retail business. Preference will be given to candidates with Sportstyle Footwear merchandising experience. Candidates should also demonstrate genuine passion for footwear and a solid understanding of and interest in both Performance and Sportstyle Footwear. Solid understanding of the end-to-end footwear product lifecycle, from product creation and development through seasonal planning, commercialization, market launch and in-season management. Strong analytical