This individual will support the development and implementation of long-range strategies resulting in line optimization. This individual is also responsible for ensuring the most compelling seasonal category assortment execution, balancing harmonized cross-category platform with exceptional expressions. Finally, this individual will partner with the APAC Merchandising Team to drive a consistent approach to the Merchandising function and Go-To-Market activities.

• Drive seasonal assortment planning and category merchandising strategies across DTC and Wholesale channels, ensuring alignment with consumer demand, business objectives, and marketplace opportunities. • Lead product segmentation and channel differentiation strategies to minimize cannibalization and maximize revenue opportunities. • Analyze sales performance, inventory productivity, consumer insights, and marketplace trends to identify business opportunities, assortment gaps, and pricing recommendations. • Partner with Planning team to support demand forecasting, inventory management, and seasonal business reviews. • Influence APAC and Global Merchandising team by providing Korea market insights, consumer feedback, product performance analysis, and future business opportunities. • Support seasonal Go-To-Market planning and milestone execution across key cross-functional partners. • Prepare and deliver product presentations during pre-line reviews, and sales meetings for Franchise, DTC, and Wholesale partners. • Build strong relationships with APAC/Global Merchants and key cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on seasonal strategies and business priorities.

• Strong understanding of merchandising principles, assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and Go-To-Market processes. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data and consumer insights into actionable merchandising recommendations. • Strong understanding of consumer, sportswear, and fashion trends. • Demonstrated ability to influence regional or global stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and strong business rationale. • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance consumer needs and commercial objectives. • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with managing multiple priorities. • Bachelor's Degree • Minimum of 7-10 years of merchandising experience within a sportswear, footwear, apparel, or fashion retail company. • Experience in sportswear or footwear merchandising is highly preferred. • Experience in Assortment planning, seasonal line planning, pricing, and Go-To-Market execution. • Experience working with regional or global stakeholders is a plus. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. • Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Korean and English.

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