Columbia Sportswear Company
Senior Buyer - Branded & Partner Store Channel(m/w/x)
Full-timeWith HomeofficeSenior
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COColumbia Sportswear Company
Senior Buyer - Branded & Partner Store Channel(m/w/x)
Genf
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
Nejo AI Summary
Developing core and complementary assortments for Columbia Sportswear's European retail network. Product-driven merchandising expertise required. Product discounts, soft mobility policy, on-site fitness.
Requirements
- Product-driven merchandising professional
- Enjoyment of working at intersection of product strategy and retail
- Comfortable navigating evolving environments
- Enjoyment of building scalable new frameworks
- Strong product understanding
- Strong business thinking
- Ability to influence stakeholders
- Collaborative and pragmatic approach
- Balancing brand vision with local market needs
- Experience connecting product strategy with retail environments
- 8-10 years experience in buying, merchandising, or assortment planning
- Apparel, footwear, or sportswear industry experience
- Strong understanding of assortment architecture
- Strong understanding of category management
- Experience with non-integrated retail networks
- Ability to structure assortments for multiple store types and markets
- Experience collaborating with commercial teams
- Experience collaborating with external partners
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Advanced understanding of retail industry
- Advanced understanding of specific retail metrics
- Strong analytical thinking
- Pragmatic approach to decision making
- Experience in sportswear, outdoor or active lifestyle brands (advantageous)
Tasks
- Cluster stores by size, location, and consumer profile
- Define a core assortment structure for the network
- Develop complementary assortment modules for different store types
- Build and manage strategic assortments to meet financial KPIs
- Monitor net revenue, margin, and inventory management
- Analyze sell-out data and manage in-season pricing
- Guide partners in volume and product mix planning
- Propose assortment recommendations aligned with Columbia’s strategy
- Support partners in seasonal unit projections
- Balance brand priorities with local market realities
- Ensure alignment between product strategy and store execution
- Move from case-by-case decisions to a structured buying framework
- Improve clarity and consistency in assortment definitions
- Support the long-term development of Partner Store business
Work Experience
- 8 - 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Corporate Discounts
- Product discounts
Sustainability Focus
- Soft mobility policy
Healthcare & Fitness
- On-site fitness classes
- Sports activities
Learning & Development
- Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access
- Monthly learning hour
- In-house training courses
Other Benefits
- DEI initiatives
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Senior Buyer - Branded & Partner Store Channel(m/w/x)
Genf
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
Nejo AI Summary
Developing core and complementary assortments for Columbia Sportswear's European retail network. Product-driven merchandising expertise required. Product discounts, soft mobility policy, on-site fitness.
Requirements
- Product-driven merchandising professional
- Enjoyment of working at intersection of product strategy and retail
- Comfortable navigating evolving environments
- Enjoyment of building scalable new frameworks
- Strong product understanding
- Strong business thinking
- Ability to influence stakeholders
- Collaborative and pragmatic approach
- Balancing brand vision with local market needs
- Experience connecting product strategy with retail environments
- 8-10 years experience in buying, merchandising, or assortment planning
- Apparel, footwear, or sportswear industry experience
- Strong understanding of assortment architecture
- Strong understanding of category management
- Experience with non-integrated retail networks
- Ability to structure assortments for multiple store types and markets
- Experience collaborating with commercial teams
- Experience collaborating with external partners
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Advanced understanding of retail industry
- Advanced understanding of specific retail metrics
- Strong analytical thinking
- Pragmatic approach to decision making
- Experience in sportswear, outdoor or active lifestyle brands (advantageous)
Tasks
- Cluster stores by size, location, and consumer profile
- Define a core assortment structure for the network
- Develop complementary assortment modules for different store types
- Build and manage strategic assortments to meet financial KPIs
- Monitor net revenue, margin, and inventory management
- Analyze sell-out data and manage in-season pricing
- Guide partners in volume and product mix planning
- Propose assortment recommendations aligned with Columbia’s strategy
- Support partners in seasonal unit projections
- Balance brand priorities with local market realities
- Ensure alignment between product strategy and store execution
- Move from case-by-case decisions to a structured buying framework
- Improve clarity and consistency in assortment definitions
- Support the long-term development of Partner Store business
Work Experience
- 8 - 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Corporate Discounts
- Product discounts
Sustainability Focus
- Soft mobility policy
Healthcare & Fitness
- On-site fitness classes
- Sports activities
Learning & Development
- Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access
- Monthly learning hour
- In-house training courses
Other Benefits
- DEI initiatives
Find the original job posting in its most current version here. Nejo automatically captured this job from the website of Columbia Sportswear Company and processed the information on Nejo with the help of AI for you. Despite careful analysis, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please always verify all details in the original posting! Content and copyrights of the original posting belong to the advertising company.
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About the Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
Industry
Retail
Description
The company is dedicated to outdoor gear and aims to connect active people with their passion for the outdoors.
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