Product Merchandising

Location : Beaverton, OregonJob Type : ContractCompensation Range : $29 - 32 per hourWe are seeking an analytical and product-obsessed Merchant who thrives in the fast-paced, dynamic world of retail. This role is central to bringing the seasonal assortment to life in Direct Value Stores. The successful candidate will leverage strong business acumen, consumer insights, and cross-functional influence to develop and execute consumer-centric assortment plans that optimize growth and meet market demand. This is w2 contract that requires 4 days onsite in Beaverton.Responsibilities : Own the seasonal assortment plan for Direct Value Stores, ensuring plans meet consumer demand and align with business strategies.Develop and hone consumer-centric assortment plans across multiple seasons by blending fact-based analysis (sales, inventory, consumer behaviors) and intuitive market insights.Coordinate assortment planning between genders, brands, and product collections, understanding their combined impact on the business.Collaborate and influence key cross-functional partners (Buying, Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Operations) to successfully execute the product vision.Apply a deep understanding of trend, consumer, and marketplace dynamics to all planning and decision-making.Participate in seasonal buy reviews and in-season trading to influence actions that optimize growth.Contribute to a positive, progressive, and inclusive team dynamic.Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience and training.4 years of experience in footwear or apparel buying and / or merchandising, product creation, or retail in a vertical, multi-brand, or digital environment.Proven retail competence and analytical abilities, with a strong understanding of retail environments.Deep understanding of common retail and / or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, Average Selling Price (ASP), Units Per Transaction (UPT), and others.Strong business acumen and the ability to manage and drive multiple seasons simultaneously.Strong affinity for current market trends and the ability to apply a consumerist perspective to the business.Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action.Ability to travel up to 20%.JOBID : 102025-113275LI-CELLALI-SM1PLEqual Opportunity Employer : Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.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.PandoLogic. Category : Retail, Keywords : Merchant, Location : Beaverton, OR-97005