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Aquent · 8 hours ago

Senior Product Merchandise Planner [207379]

Aquent is a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment, seeking a consumer-obsessed merchandiser for a parental leave coverage position. The Senior Product Merchandise Planner will drive the consumer product offering for Women’s Running Apparel, focusing on building data-driven assortment plans and collaborating with various teams.

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Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for driving the consumer product offering across multiple merchandising dimensions for Women’s Running Apparel in the APLA market. Working both autonomously and collaboratively, you’ll:
Build consumer-centric assortment plans that blend data-driven insights with marketplace intuition
Participate in seasonal reviews and assortment planning in partnership with marketplace-focused merchants
Balance multi-season management—from gathering in-market insights to informing future line plans
Translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into breakthrough strategies
Prepare seasonal tools and materials to equip marketplace partners with clear seasonal priorities
Influence product offerings end-to-end, from early insights through to adoption

Qualification

Merchandising experienceRetail metrics expertiseAnalytical mindsetConsumer insightsTrend identificationInfluencing skillsCommunicationCross-functional collaborationDetail-orientedRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of experience in footwear, apparel, and/or accessories merchandising, product creation, or retail (vertical, multi-brand, or digital environment)
Strong passion for product, consumer insights, and trend identification
Proven retail metrics expertise—deep understanding of sell-through, margin, full-price realization, weeks of supply, and other key performance indicators
Analytical mindset with ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Detail-oriented with commitment to consistency and excellence

Preferred

Experience in performance sports categories (Running, Fitness/Training, Outdoor) or apparel industry
Proven ability to build relationships and influence within matrix organizations
Track record of cross-functional partnership with Planning, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams
Previous experience in similar corporate environments (faster ramp-up time)

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
Paid sick leave
Retirement plans with a match

Company

We supply Fortune500 clients with the best talent on the market!

H1B Sponsorship

Aquent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (13)
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2021 (24)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$12.5M
Key Investors
Crystal Financial
2015-06-15Debt Financing· $12.5M

Leadership Team

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Steven Kapner
Co-Founder and Managing Director
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