Lead, DTC Merchandising
Lead, DTC Merchandising
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Purpose of Role
The Channel Merchant – DTC (Brand House, Factory House and Ecommerce) drives and delivers merchandising strategies tailored to the respective channel business, category or gender.
This role strategically focuses on all DTC channel, You'll be instrumental in enhancing Under Armour's presence through tailored merchandising strategies crafted for our direct-to-consumer business.
The Merchant supports the delivery of a line plan to meet consumer and account needs while ensuring alignment with financial goals and growth opportunities. The Merchant works cross-functionally throughout UA to inspire a collaborative and supportive operating environment and be a consensus-builder who drives results.
Your Impact
· Contribute to and deliver a comprehensive long-term merchandising strategy for DTC business.
· Develop line plans that meet respective channel requirements and align with financial targets and channel growth opportunities.
· Assist with and drive improvements in SKU productivity and efficiency across the respective channel.
· Assist in the management of marketplace operations. Implementing segmentation and exclusivity strategies aligned with channel objectives.
· Partner with Regional and Global Product, Product Merchandising and AMS Merchandising teams to share insights and identify new growth opportunities and potential revenue streams.
· Support Go-to-Market initiatives in partnership with Marketing, including seasonal storytelling, investment priorities, and product launches.
· Partner with cross functional experts assigned to the same Men’s Apparel function that include a Planning, Allocation, Operations, Marketing and Visual Merchandising partners.
· Analyze market shifts and performance metrics to inform strategic adjustments and ensure agile responses to business trends.
· Present channel business results at cross-functional meetings, fostering consensus and relationships with key partners.
· Operate and maintain Merchandising systems (Trasix, line plan documents,etc.) for the business unit.
· Contribute actively to advancing merchandising excellence within UA through a combination of strategic direction and hands-on execution.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 6 years of relevant experience or typically 12 years of relevant work experience without degree.
• Previous experience in a Product Management or Merchandising position.
• Proven ability to develop profitable merchandising strategies and collaborate effectively across internal teams.
• Decisive and resolute in decision-making, even in ambiguous situations.
Workplace Location
- Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Mexico office.
- Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days in-office per week through September 5, 2025. Beginning September 8, 2025, the in-office requirement will increase to 4 days per week.
Relocation
- No relocation provided
Benefits & Perks
- Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
- Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible teammates
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
Huixquilucan, State of Mexico, MX, 52763