Merchandising Manager, Global Running Apparel

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Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

The Merchandising Manager, Global Running Apparel is responsible for delivering the art and science of merchandising from a global business unit perspective. They will define global and regional marketplace capacities informed by data from business analysts and consumer insights research team, and use this to inform and guide the global assortment range plans. They will partner with the Global Business Unit (GBU) creation teams and global marketing leads to build a plan that achieves the commercial goals and satisfies the brand ambition.

• Lead the merchandising efforts for the Running Business Unit and be the conduit in and out of the regions for the GBU.
• Deliver seasonal story‑led distribution plan direction & assortment with planned product mix and life cycles.
• Integrate consumer insights and regional feedback to inform the overall long‑range plan for the Running category.
• Solicit, consolidate, and reconcile commercial regional input (participate in the LPA and convergence processes).
• Validate GBU creation plans and consumer intent prior to handoff to markets and ensure GBU & brand plans are adopted at each milestone consistently across the globe.
• Facilitate go‑to‑market touch points and milestones with the markets, planning, and key commercial teams, and be the day‑to‑day go‑to‑for the regions within the Running go‑to‑market process.

• Bachelor’s degree required, with 5+ years of industry experience preferably in apparel, footwear, sport merchandising.
• Be comfortable with ambiguity, knowing the optimal solution will often be made up of multiple compromises.
• Have a strong background of analytics and product / marketplace & consumer knowledge, art & science, possess data and creative skills.
• Knowledge of channel segmentation, range architecture, product assortments, concept drivers, and product flow.
• Sophisticated communicator, able to clearly present and negotiate with multiple regions, cultures, and areas of expertise at all levels.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence. Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills are essential. Open to change and new ways of working. Capable of building new ways of working and processes / systems.
• No more than 25% travel required.

Boston, MA Headquarters – (NB)
Only Pay Range: $ – $ – $ Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K. We also provide non‑traditional perks such as online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, and various mentorship programs. Associates receive a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and generous parental leave.

We encourage a hybrid model: in‑office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) with a “Work from Anywhere” option for four weeks per calendar year.

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.