Senior Merchandiser DTC

Requisition ID: 16017 Job Location(s): Time in Office: Hybrid At 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 Crocs Japan is hiring a Retail Senior Merchandiser to help drive the globally aligned merchandising vision for Crocs, the industry-leading casual footwear brand. As a Merchant, you are responsible for adopting the brand vision for the consumer, as well as identifying local product opportunities specific to the Japan Retail business. This person will play a key role in both pre-season assortment planning and in-season trading to ensure that the product strategy is achieved, and financial goals are met. What You'll Do Execute consumer-right assortments for owned Retail stores Build weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting and share insights with broader team Participate in weekly trading meetings, providing insights and actions to drive business growth Work with Planner to understand inventory gaps to forecast and evaluate business risk associated Collaborate with Allocation team on product launches and ensure clear visibility of in-store stock levels Conduct regular analysis of product and promotional performance during the season, optimally connect with all collaborators, and share valuable findings for future planning. Conduct Seasonal hindsight analysis. Summarize Top line Financial Performance, Platform and Category. Understand hits & misses. Review flow opportunities and challenges Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent implementation of brand product strategy in Japan Retail Support ad hoc tasks including inventory checks, promotion list alignment, customs-related activities What You'll Bring to the Table Minimum Education: University bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum Experience: 5+ years in merchandising or merchandising planning and/or buying within a retail environment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong Analytical Skills and Commercial Business Acumen Strong understanding of market competition, consumer and market trends Data-Driven Decision-Making that will impact the team day to day Strong Communication Skills Product Knowledge & Creativity Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Language: Fluent Japanese. Business English (actively participate in meetings with global teams) 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