Product Merchandiser

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At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we are proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.  Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving. We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.  And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Department: Merchandising department leads the business front by driving Product development, Costing, and Commercialization process activities for the South Asia region comprising of India, Bangladesh, and Jordan. Merchandising department manages development activities between vendors and Home Office. This team develops, standardizes, and continuously improves processes related to Development, Costing and Commercialization.

Position Introduction: As a Product Merchandiser (I) with 3-6 years of experience you will be responsible for managing the Product Development, Costing and Commercialization activities for given categories. This role will work closely with Home Office at US, vendors, LO quality, production and material team. He/she will address problems and offer solutions to HO and Factories related to the categories being managed and will manage all online product and process updates.

 HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Drive Product Development and Commercialization
• Drive cost Competitiveness and Accuracy
• Adhere to Calendar Timelines & Sales Sample Process
• Establish and maintain strong relationships: Home Office, LO and Vendor
• Support and Drive Regional Projects

 YOU ARE

• A Team player
• Customer focused
• Meticulous
• Technically knowledgeable
• Process driven

YOU HAVE

• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Result
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Time Management skills

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.