Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.About the JobAt Levi Strauss & Co., we’re looking for an Accessories Merchant, who will support the execution of the European merchandising strategy from the EU brief to the final assortment across DTC channels. Working cross-functionally with Apparel Merchants, Global Merch, Marketing, Planning, DTC, and Commercial teams, and reporting to the Women Merchandising Director, you will drive a consumer-first approach that delivers profitable product assortments. Your role will be critical in enhancing performance, productivity, brand experience, and the consumer journey across both online and offline touchpoints.Key Responsibilities
Build the assortment and segmentation strategy for ACC in close collaboration with the Apparel teams, commercial teams, global merchants, marketing, DTC teams and planning. Your assortment strategy will be informed by relevant commercial growth targets and planning insights. You will be working closely with the commercial managers and global merchants to understand product opportunities and relevant seasonal flow.
Support in building the online and offline consumer journey through an impactful and dynamic GDA strategy (aligned with apparel): weekly and Monthly product stories in line with the big ideas of the season and cluster merchandising and Brand strategy.
Execute an effective Go-to-market strategy in line with Global guidelines by category, style, color, price and flow. Assort efficiently for the right seasonal and monthly flow, ensuring buy now wear now strategy and Key Item depth - driving DTC alignment whilst maximizing the sell-through opportunity.
Analyze product performance, sell in / out, ROS, productivity, markdown, price to determine European needs and opportunities.
Provide an informed POV for the development of the product seasonal brief, identify gaps.
Fully involved in “in season trading” actions to improve performance, minimize left to sell and take actions to drive incremental business while reducing inventory risks, building Equity and drive a full price message towards the consumers.
Present the product assortments at internal meetings, ensure an inspiring and consistent message that builds brand equity and strengthens Levi’s® position in the market.
Provide consumer insights and opportunities to the Brand teams using market place expertise, KPI’s, performance to support the development of Accessories.
Timely create and maintain line plans, range plans, directive assortment plans, PLM, systems and tools
About You
You bring a strong experience in DTC and wholesale channels, with a solid understanding of pricing and margin goals.
You have a deep understanding of the online business, B2B platforms, and digital merchandising tools.
You are passionate about fashion and consumer behavior, staying up to date with trends and market shifts.
Excellent analytical skills and strong commercial acumen.
You are an effective communicator and presenter, with the ability to influence and negotiate across functions.
Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
You bring experience in apparel and accessories merchandising.
You have a passion for products and a curious mindset, always eager to learn.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
You are open to travel (approximately 20%).
This is a hybrid position based in our Brussels office. You will be expected in office minimum 2 days per week. Time in office can vary depending on business needs.LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.#LI-HybridLOCATION Ixelles, BelgiumFULL TIME/PART TIME Full time
