Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

SR. PROF, MERCH OPS

The Senior Professional, Merchandising Operations is responsible for helping to drive the efficiency and development of the Operations function for Merchandising. Core responsibilities include defining processes, driving alignment between cross-functional partners, and supporting systems related to assortment builds.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, organized, and a clear communicator. The individual would have experience in merchandising, retail, or product operations positions. The individual will be expected to support operations excellence and own connections across multiple functions including Global, Marketing, Sales, and Planning.

ASST MGR, MERCH

The Assistant Manager, Merchandising is responsible for driving the development and activation of the product merchandising plan that delivers the growth targets identified across categories in South APAC. This individual will coordinate and provide consultation for the teams across markets between sales, marketing and supply chain management. He/She will also be responsible for assortment planning and management across all channel distributions.

Your Impact

SR. PROF, MERCH OPS

• Develop and drive the processes in the Merchandising function.
• Own the Merchandising calendar to align the teams with the upcoming milestones in the GTM calendar.
• Create merchandising tools to help support the sell in process for the commercial team.
• Coordinate deliverables between key cross functional partners.
• Support operational development including implementation and on-boarding of merchandising systems.
• Own the sample process for the region including ordering, target setting, tracking, and management after they arrive.
• Ensure the EMEA line plan is executed, maintained, and communicated out to the region in a clear and accurate way.
• Be a connection to Global Operation functions.
• Drive Price and Margin processes, including cadence, margin setting, and reporting in alignment with the Pricing team.

ASST MGR, MERCH

• Develop category plans, assortment strategy and product selection aligned with market trends to generate sales and category demands
• Managing channel allocation across retail, franchise, wholesale & eCommerce and establishing overall product category mix, margin and pricing strategies
• Segmentation strategy – right products at the door
• Achieve financial targets for the category that they are responsible for through close partnership with internal departments, Regional and Global counterparts
• Manage and coordinate category plans across various channels and markets
• Monitor the pricing and distribution of the omni channels for harmonization of different sales channels
• Analyze sales trend, top sellers, top accounts in respect to total company
• Analyze sales and demand by end use and identifying commercial opportunities to grow
• Analyze market data and trends for the further development of the brand across the markets and distribution points
• Analyze inventory levels and sell-through tracking reports on a weekly/monthly/seasonal level and align strategies across departments
• Works with a keen attention to detail to effectively update and communicate project plans and critical project tasks with appropriate internal and external stakeholders, like marketing, wholesale and retail departments to launch seasonal trade shows with wholesale accounts and franchise partners
• Maintain and ensure data accuracy of product-related master data for range collection in order to ensure data integrity.

Qualifications

ALL

• Bachelor's degree with typically 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 3 years of relevant experience or typically 9 years of relevant work experience without degree.

SR. PROF, MERCH OPS

• Ability to work in an international environment with a clear understanding of cultural differences.
• Ability to self-start and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish an independent view while effectively collaborating in decision-making forums.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.

ASST MGR, MERCH

• Focus on financial success with ability to formulate strategies based on market needs and the Company goals
• Logically thinking, good at analytics and proficient with Excel required
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of brand and product
• Demonstrated delivery of sales targets, budget development and tracking, and demand forecasting.
• Persistence and resilience in the pursuit of objectives, willing to take new challenges and resolve issues
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and sustainable working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our (enter location) office.
• Work Schedule: (enter # of days in office OR Fully in office). For Hybrid roles: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week. 
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Relocation

• No relocation provided

OR 

• Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount

OR

• Relocation Provided

Base Compensation

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 ₩50,000,000.00-₩70,000,000.00 KRW

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

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• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-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. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.