10-12 years relevant experience in production or merchandising
Expertise in garment industry sourcing and costing processes
Strong negotiation skills and commercialization process knowledge
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The Merchandising Manager at Columbia Sportswear Company is responsible for leading sourcing, costing, and product development functions for specific categories within the Regional Liaison Office. The role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring product quality and timely delivery, and advocating for brand strategies.
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Job Summary
The role provides leadership for Sourcing, Costing, and Product Development functions to deliver profitability and on-time execution goals.
Candidates must drive commercialization excellence by facilitating direct development opportunities with key suppliers and home office teams.
The position requires managing the seasonal style workload and ensuring 100% on-time delivery while maintaining high quality standards.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Merchandising Manager at Columbia Sportswear Company is responsible for leading sourcing, costing, and product development functions for specific categories within the Regional Liaison Office. The role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring product quality and timely delivery, and advocating for brand strategies.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10-12 years relevant experience in production or merchandising
Expertise in garment industry sourcing and costing processes
Strong negotiation skills and commercialization process knowledge
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships
Proficiency in English communication for complex technical topics
Nice-to-have
Experience with international travel and supplier trips
Knowledge of upstream and downstream apparel business processes
Ability to thrive in fast-paced decision-critical environments
Track record of driving profitability through product engineering
Success in managing non-performance with courage
Key Requirements
University degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field
10-12 years relevant experience in production, merchandising, or manufacturing
Work experience related to people management and sourcing/costing processes