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Merchandising specialist

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Japan , Tokyo

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Employment contract

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Salary:

7000000.00 - 9900000.00 JPY / Year

Job Description:

Lead the development and execution of merchandising strategies for a leading performance footwear and apparel brand in Japan. You will be the driving force behind defining seasonal assortments and product flow for the Japanese market, ensuring the right products reach the right consumers at the right time. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, E-commerce, Retail, Planning, and Marketing to ensure a consistent brand presentation. You'll leverage your expertise to analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to create innovative and compelling product offerings, contributing directly to the brand's success in Japan.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the development and execution of merchandising strategies for a leading performance footwear and apparel brand in Japan
  • Lead the development of consumer-right assortments and flow by category
  • Ensure all Japan teams and key stakeholders are engaged in delivering the assortment strategy
  • Collaborate with Marketing to coordinate the delivery of product information to sales teams
  • Present the Japan merchandise strategy to leadership and key customers
  • Support Demand Planning and Sales to ensure accurate seasonal forecasts
  • Travel regularly to key local markets to stay in touch with trends and consumers
  • Champion continuous innovation and improvement, analyzing competitor activity and identifying assortment opportunities
  • Lead SMU product creation initiatives (when applicable)

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of experience in Footwear & Apparel Merchandising, preferably in a performance brand
  • Experience in a performance category (Road running, track and field, hiking, outdoor) is preferred
  • Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Experience resolving complex problems
  • Business-level English and Japanese
  • Experience with data analysis and market research
  • Strong understanding of the Japanese market
What we offer:
  • 健康保険
  • 厚生年金保険
  • 雇用保険
  • 土曜日
  • 日曜日
  • 祝日

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 10, 2026

Expiration:
May 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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