Pre-Season Merchandiser

Overview

We are looking for a Pre-Season Merchandiser to join our China team and support the seasonal merchandising process across the region.

In this role, you will support the Senior Merchandising Manager in executing seasonal merchandising plans, including assortment coordination, product segmentation, go-to-market preparation, and cross-functional follow-ups. You will help translate global product direction into locally relevant assortments while ensuring timelines, data accuracy, and communication are well managed across Regional and Country teams.

What You'll Do

• Support the development of seasonal assortments across WHS, DTC, and partnership channels, in line with global direction and regional needs

• Assist in translating product strategy into clear assortment architecture and segmentation by channel

• Work with Planning to support Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), including preparation of product and sales analysis to support revenue and margin goals

• Coordinate the pre-season GTM calendar, product launch flow, and key seasonal milestones with guidance from the Senior Merchandising Manager

• Consolidate country and market feedback for Regional review to support final product line decisions

• Support seasonal kick-offs and cross-functional alignment with country teams by preparing materials, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring timely communication

• Monitor consumer trends, competitor activity, and product opportunities to provide insights that support assortment recommendations

• Maintain assortment lifecycle updates, including adds, drops, and changes, while ensuring data accuracy and timely submissions

• Support booking reviews by preparing analysis, tracking feedback, and ensuring alignment with merchandising strategy and financial goals

• Partner with the Visual Merchandising team to review store capacity requirements and support preparation for each seasonal buy

• What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field

• 2–4 years of merchandising, buying, or planning experience; retail, footwear, apparel, or consumer goods experience preferred

• Good commercial awareness with basic understanding of product lifecycle, assortment planning, and channel segmentation

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and organized, with the ability to manage data, timelines, and follow-ups accurately

• Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders

• Proficient in Excel, with experience using merchandising, planning, or reporting systems preferred

• Curious about consumer trends, market competition, and product opportunities, with ability to summarize insights into practical recommendations

• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

• At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.

• Job Category: Corporate