Sr. Merchandising Manager, UGG Men’s Footwear, NA Marketplace

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Job Title: Sr. Merchandising Manager, UGG Men’s Footwear, NA Marketplace

Reports to: VP, Merchandising, UGG, NA Marketplace

Location: Remote - US

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role

The Sr. Merchandising Manager, UGG Men’s FW, NA Marketplace is responsible for creating, leading, executing, and communicating the strategic Merchandising vision across DTC & WHSL channels of distribution. This role is pivotal in driving a consumer-led product & assortment strategy aligned to brand & commercial strategic priorities, while meeting or exceeding regional and category financial targets. You will ensure that both DTC & WHSL channels offer a balanced mix of carryover & new product that aligns with the brand’s consumer targets. Additionally, you will own DTC exclusive & tiering as well as WHSL segmentation and differentiation strategies.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Create, lead, execute, and communicate the NA Marketplace strategic merchandising vision for UGG Men’s Footwear.
• Partner with Global & Regional Planning teams on long-range, seasonal plans across key milestones.
• Deliver seasonal Marketplace regional line opportunity, leveraging consumer & marketplace-led insights.
• Optimize seasonal assortments, building a 3-year product roadmap, key item and franchise strategy.
• Drive & execute DTC exclusive & tiering & WHSL exclusive, segmentation & differentiation strategy.
• Collaborate with regional Planning partners to improve & evolve seasonal business updates.
• Coach & develop the team with a focus on analytical capabilities, leveraging data & consumer insights.
• Partner with E-Commerce, Retail, Marketing, and WHSL to ensure flawless execution of all brand & regional strategies.
• Lead the team in preparation & organization for key UGG milestones.
• Attend Consensus & Buy Review meetings to drive investment decisions.
• Partner with Allocation to optimize inventory across all channels of distribution.
• Identify aligned Marketplace MAP break strategy & exit strategy for slow sellers.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10-12+ years Merchandising or Buying experience
• 8+ years direct report management
• DTC & WHSL experience preferred
• Footwear experience preferred
• Product & business (retail math) acumen
• Expert understanding of retail analytics & KPIs
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to inform forward-looking short & long-range strategy
• Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
• Proven track record of delivering financial results
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Team player & advocate for the team
• Strong ability to train, coach, mentor, & develop the team
• Ability to set clear priorities, foster cohesion, & motivate the team
• Positive attitude, responsible approach, & a self-starter
• Lead by example & willing to dive into the details
• Able to partner & influence across a matrixed o