Position Overview:
Merchandising Senior Specialist is responsible for driving retail merchandising strategy and execution across stores, ensuring the right product assortment, allocation, and in-season management to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. The role works closely with retail operations and marketing to deliver strong in-store performance and consumer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute store-level assortment strategies and seasonal merchandising plans aligned with U.S. market needs and brand direction.
- Own the retail buying and allocation process, including OTB planning, size curve management, and initial store distribution.
- Monitor sell-through, inventory levels, and product performance; take proactive in-season actions (replenishment, transfers, markdowns) to optimize results.
- Partner closely with Retail Operations and Visual Merchandising to ensure strong product presentation and in-store execution.
- Analyze store performance by location, category, and product to identify opportunities and drive localized merchandising strategies.
- Collaborate with Marketing to support product launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns in stores.
- Conduct regular store visits to gather qualitative insights on product performance, customer behavior, and competitive landscape.
- Prepare and present weekly/monthly retail performance reports, including sales, inventory, and key merchandising KPIs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field
- 3–7+ years of experience in retail merchandising, buying, or planning (sportswear/fashion preferred)
- Strong experience in OTB planning, allocation, and in-season trading
- Solid understanding of store operations and retail performance drivers
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with merchandising/planning systems is a plus
- Experience in multi-store retail environments preferred
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and commercial mindset
- Ability to translate data into actionable merchandising decisions
- Strong collaboration with retail, VM, and marketing teams
- Detail-oriented with strong execution capability
- Ability to manage multiple stores, categories, and timelines
- Willingness to travel for store visits
- Passion for sports and retail
About ANTA:
ANTA brand was established in 1991. ANTA Sports Products Limited, a leading sportswear company in China, was listed on the Main Board of HKEX in 2007 (Stock code: 2020.HK). The company has a comprehensive brand portfolio including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, and KOLON SPORT. In 2019, ANTA Sports set up an investor consortium to successfully acquire Amer Sports, a global sportswear group that owns internationally recognized brands such as Salomon, Arc'teryx, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic. By doing so, ANTA Sports aims to tap into the potential of both the mass and high-end sportswear markets.
In 2023, ANTA Group achieved a revenue of over 62 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.2%. The gross profit margin improved to 62.6%, and the operating profit margin reached 24.6%. Not only has ANTA Group maintained its position as the top sports goods company in China for 12 consecutive years, but it has also held the top position in the entire Chinese market for two consecutive years.
For more information, please visit our Investor Relations website: http://ir.anta.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
