Merchandiser, Business

Randa Apparel & Accessories is one of the world’s leading fashion clothing and accessories companies, operating across 11 countries with a portfolio of 30+ iconic brands, including Haggar, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Totes, Isotoner, and Columbia Sportswear. With over 100 years of industry leadership, RAA continues to produce exceptional products and services, delighting customers and empowering partners worldwide. From the #1 dress pant brand in North America to the #1 belt and wallet, RAA sets the standard for excellence and innovation.

We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career.

Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic selves?

Location
:
Chicago, IL

Salary Range
: $71,500 - $76,500

Schedule
:
Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 days remote)

Position Summary
:
The Merchandiser is responsible for developing and executing the Gloves and Cold Weather Accessories product strategy within their area of responsibility (AOR), ensuring assortments align with brand objectives, consumer insights, market trends, and financial goals. This role leads the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept development and assortment architecture through commercialization and customer adoption, driving innovation and growth across upcoming seasons.

Analyze historical sales performance, consumer insights, customer feedback, and competitive market trends across the Gloves & Cold Weather Accessories category. Partner with Design to translate findings into actionable recommendations that inform seasonal product strategies, assortment decisions, and category growth opportunities.

Partner closely with Design to develop seasonal assortments that align with brand positioning, customer needs, and financial objectives. Provide direction on product architecture, style opportunities, color trends, key item development, and category gaps to create compelling and commercially successful assortments.

Drive readiness for key internal and external meetings by partnering with Sales and cross-functional teams to understand customer-specific needs and presentation objectives. Prepare product samples, assortment visuals, and supporting materials for market appointments, line reviews, account presentations, and trade shows.

Oversee the product adoption process from line finalization through commercialization. Ensure accurate style creation and maintenance within PLM, facilitate handoff meetings with Product Development and Sourcing teams, and maintain complete and accurate product specifications, costing, and assortment information.

Manage seasonal milestones, critical path timelines, and lead times to ensure all deliverables are completed on schedule. Coordinate cross-functional activities to support timely product development, customer presentations, sample readiness, and on-time market deliveries.

Serve as the primary merchandising liaison with factory and supplier partners. Manage ongoing communication related to sample development, product specifications, costing updates, sourcing requirements, and adoption timelines to ensure alignment throughout the product lifecycle.

Partner with factory teams to initiate sample requests and oversee prototype development for gloves, cold weather accessories, and related seasonal products. Review samples for design intent, construction quality, fit,…