Kids Apparel Merchandiser

We are seeking a strategic and consumer-focused Kids Apparel Merchant to lead merchandising and marketplace strategy across North America digital and store channels for a growing kids business for an international brand. This role will serve as a key partner in shaping assortments, guiding distribution strategy, and driving seasonal product plans that support growth and brand vision.

Location: Portland, OR

Schedule: On-site 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday), work from home Fridays

• Develop and execute a unified marketplace strategy across digital and store channels for the kids business.
• Build and manage seasonal assortments, product journeys, and merchandising strategies.
• Analyze business performance and apply hindsight to improve future assortments and in-season decisions.
• Communicate distribution strategies, pricing updates, door depth recommendations, and key merchandising stories.
• Support post-development product management, including product updates and cross-functional communication.
• Identify consumer, product, and marketplace opportunities to influence future assortments and investment priorities.
• Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, buying, planning, marketing, finance, and analytics teams to drive execution.
• Monitor consumer insights, historical performance, and market trends to inform assortment decisions.
• Support membership and consumer engagement strategies that strengthen brand connection and drive growth.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, product creation, or retail within a vertical or wholesale environment.
• Strong understanding of retail and profit-based metrics.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel as needed.

• Strategic thinker with a strong point of view on product and marketplace positioning.
• Comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Highly analytical with the ability to translate insights into action.
• Passionate about kids product, merchandising strategy, and consumer trends.