Pre-Season Senior Merchandiser
CrocsAt Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
We are looking for a Pre-Season Senior Merchandiser to join our China team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our product storytelling and commercial success across the region.
In this role, you will support the Senior Merchandising Manager in executing the seasonal merchandising strategy—driving the development of assortments, segmentation, and go-to-market (GTM) plans that bring the Crocs brand to life across channels. You will be at the center of aligning Global vision with Regional and Country execution, ensuring our products resonate with local consumers while delivering strong business performance.
What You'll Do
- Develop and manage seasonal assortments across WHS, DTC, and partnership channels, aligned with global direction and regional needs
- Translate product strategy into clear assortment architecture and segmentation
- Partner with Planning to support Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) and deliver against revenue and margin targets
- Build and manage pre-season GTM calendar, product launch flow, and seasonal milestones
- Act as the Country voice to Region, consolidating market feedback to influence final product line decisions
- Lead seasonal kick-offs and cross-functional alignment with country teams
- Identify consumer trends, competitor insights, and product opportunities to drive assortment decisions
- Manage assortment of lifecycle including adds, drops, and changes; ensure data accuracy and timely submissions
- Support booking reviews and ensure alignment to strategy and financial goals
- Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising team to assess and secure store capacity requirements in preparation for each seasonal buy
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field
- 3–6+ years of merchandising, buying, or planning experience (retail/footwear preferred)
- Strong commercial acumen with understanding of product lifecycle and segmentation opportunities
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly structured with ability to manage timelines
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proficiency in Excel and merchandising/planning systems
- Strong understanding of market competition, consumer and market trends
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
Job Category: Corporate