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Job Title: Senior Merchant,Location: 4 days onsite in Beaverton, OR, RemoDuration: WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH You will work closely with fellow merchants and cross-functional teams within Global, Territory and Geo Merchandising, Planning, and Brand Marketing. We also work with Finance, Operations and the Insights & Analytics teams; relying on business reporting for your area which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR For our clients merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! We are looking for a consumerist with an affinity for product who enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and our consumer. A successful Senior Merchant will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic. At our client, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. The candidate should possess solid retail acumen and analytical skills, and an understanding of retail environments. At times working autonomously, agile, and solution-oriented, this role is responsible for driving the consumer product offering across the different merchandising dimensions. They will also influence the product offering End to End (from insights to adoption) as well as focusing on multi-season management of our clients most innovative franchises! Bachelor's degree or higher, or combination of relevant education, experience, and training 4+ years’ experience in Footwear, Apparel, Equipment, or relevant consumer product merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment Strong command of common retail and/or digital metrics such as sell-through, margin, full price realization, weeks of supply, etc. Proven ability to translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into in-season and long-term breakthrough strategies Preparing seasonal tools to equip your marketplace partners with an understanding of seasonal priorities. Experience developing strong working relationships with teammates and cross-functional partners Great teammate and contributor, with an attitude and excitement to learn new things Strong communication skills and comfort navigating a cross-functional matrix with an emphasis on influencing skills Attention to detail, understanding the importance of consistency EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.