Sr. Lead, Category Merchandising

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

This role is responsible for aligning, aggregating and facilitating discussions to build the long-range global & seasonal category strategies for Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories in support of product category teams, regional merchants and key cross-functional and commercial partners, to achieve UA revenue and profitability goals
 

Your Impact

• Support the alignment and facilitation of setting UA targets and metrics for in-market performance through the Merchandising lens across all regions.
• Partner with Category leaders on seed / scale / maximize strategy of technologies across categories
• Review lifecycle management across categories to ensure effective and efficient policies and timing
• Drive portfolio efficiency and consistency of the line at the division-gender level (e.g., article duplication, pricing inconsistencies, and technology positioning inconsistencies), by spot checking and partner with GMP to deliver this data to Portfolio Category leaders or Category leaders.
• Be the key owner of briefs and deliverables for technologies, collections, or segments of the business that cut across categories 
• Support the alignment and facilitation of setting UA targets and metrics for in-market performance through the Merchandising lens across all regions

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS AT THE SENIOR LEVEL:

• Visionary Leadership: Ability to articulate a clear vision for the product lines and inspire the team to achieve strategic goals.
• Strategic Planning: Expertise in developing and implementing long-term strategies that align with company objectives and market trends.
• Decision-Making: Proficient in making data-driven decisions that balance short-term and long-term business needs.
• Change Management: Skilled in leading and managing change initiatives, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Influence and Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Financial Acumen: In-depth understanding of financial metrics, with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and product profitability effectively.
• Communication: Superior communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and persuasively to senior leadership and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with typically 10 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience or typically 14 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Demonstrated track record of leadership in merchandising, business growth, influencing cross functional teams and driving process improvement.
• Proven ability to develop profitable merchandising strategies and collaborate effectively across internal teams and various functions in the organization.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, fostering a collaborative environment that drives outstanding results.
• Strong understanding of global market trends, consumer behavior, and fashion industry dynamics.
• Proven track record of successfully managing product lines and driving process improvements.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in product lifecycle management software and tools.
• Decisive and resolute in decision-making, even in ambiguous situations.
• Strategic thinker with a keen eye for fashion trends, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for delivering products, stories and technologies that uphold our brand values and standards. 
• Ability to travel dom