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Senior Manager Global Retail Category Planning

Germany, Herzogenaurach Employment contract · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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The Senior Manager Global Retail Category Planning drives the global merchandising strategy for a specific category across Direct-to-Consumer channels, ensuring a commercially strong, consumer-relevant, and differentiated product offer across Full Price Stores, Factory Outlets, and E-commerce. This role works closely with Global GTM and Regional Merchandising teams to shape DTC-specific assortment strategies, including retail exclusives, product lifecycle management, and strong alignment with retail marketing across all channels.

Job Responsibility

  • Drive global merchandising strategy for a specific category across DTC channels
  • Define assortment principles across E-commerce, Full Price Stores, and Factory Outlet channels
  • Build a clear and differentiated product strategy aligned with brand direction
  • Develop assortment frameworks covering product flow, depth, breadth, option count, etc.
  • Define seasonal launch and drop calendars
  • Partner with Global GTM, Product Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and Retail Marketing teams
  • Provide frameworks, tools, and strategic guidance to regional merchandising teams
  • Support localization of assortments
  • Monitor key business metrics such as sell-through, margin, and inventory productivity
  • Provide insights to Global GTM and Product Creation teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field
  • 5–8+ years of experience in merchandising, preferably in sportswear or fashion retail
  • Strong experience in DTC / Retail merchandising (Full Price & Outlet exposure is a plus)
  • Proven track record of driving commercial results
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Deep understanding of retail KPIs and merchandising levers
  • Consumer-centric mindset with strong commercial acumen
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix organization
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.

What we offer

  • Equal opportunities employer
  • Fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity in hiring
  • No automated systems or AI tools used in hiring decisions
  • Real people review every application
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