PpReports to: Sr Manager Regional Merchandising /p pContract: Permanent /p pLocation: EMEA HQ, Geneva, Switzerland /p pWork Mode: Hybrid (2 days/week home-office) /p pStart Date: At the earliest convenience /p h3About The Position /h3 pAs Columbia continues to expand its ecommerce business across Europe, reaching new markets, growing its direct‑to‑consumer channel and deepening its connection with outdoor consumers, we are strengthening our Buying team to match this ambition. We are creating a new Ecommerce Buyer role with a focused scope: Footwear (Columbia Sorel), Apparel Youth, Accessories and Equipment, reporting to the Sr Manager Regional Merchandising. This perimeter has been designed deliberately. Concentrated enough to allow for genuine product expertise, frequent in‑depth analysis and close day‑to‑day collaboration with the Web Merchandising team covering the same categories. As a Buyer for the eCommerce channel, you define the buying strategy, build seasonal selections, manage pricing logic and work hand in hand with Web Merchandising to ensure everything you have built lands on‑site with impact. The role sits at the intersection of commercial thinking, product passion and brand understanding. You will own your perimeter end‑to‑end, from budget construction at the start of the season to sell‑out optimisation and inventory management at close, all within the framework of a flagship online store for both brands. /p h3How You’ll Make The Difference /h3 h3Build and Own Your Buying Strategy /h3 ul liDefine the seasonal buying budget and assortment strategy for your scope, aligned with brand guidelines and commercial priorities /li liMake buying decisions that balance product depth, range breadth and business performance across Footwear, Youth, Accessories and Equipment /li liAnticipate what will perform on your perimeter and bring well‑argued recommendations to the Product Merchandising team /li /ul h3Drive Performance Throughout the Season /h3 ul liMonitor sales, sell‑through and margin indicators, and take proactive action when needed /li liRun projections, forecasts and scenario analyses to support intake, pricing and liquidation decisions /li liBuild and manage promotional operations in a way that serves commercial objectives while protecting brand positioning — this is a flagship environment, not a markdown‑first one /li /ul h3Turn Your Buying Into Compelling Online Experiences /h3 ul liWork closely with Web Merchandising teams to ensure your selections are surfaced and presented with relevance and commercial intent /li liProvide product expertise and recommendations to support landing pages, editorial moments and seasonal activations /li liBe the go‑to product reference for your categories: know your range inside out, understand each product's role, and know how and when to put it forward /li /ul h3Contribute to a Stronger Merchandising Organization /h3 ul liCollaborate with Product Merchandising to share ecomm performance insights and influence future range decisions /li liHelp raise the standard of how categories are bought and merchandised online across the European ecomm business /li /ul h3YOU ARE /h3 ul liGenuinely passionate about product: footwear, youth apparel, gear and accessories are not just references on a spreadsheet to you /li liAnalytically sharp: you think in retail math naturally and use data to drive decisions, not just to report on them /li liBrand‑aware: you understand that on an ecom flagship, every selection and every price point sends a signal about who we are /li liAutonomous and structured: you own your scope, manage your workload and do not need to be prompted to go deeper /li liA strong collaborator: you work well across functions and know how to align with and influence web merch and product teams /li liPragmatic and outcome‑focused: you find the right path forward in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment /li /ul h3YOU HAVE /h3 ul liSolid experience as a Buyer or Merchandiser, ideally combining time on the brand side and exposure to retail or ecommerce environments /li liA genuine affinity with the outdoor, sport or lifestyle sector: you know the products and speak the language of the category /li liStrong command of retail math: margin calculation, intake planning, promotional mechanics, sell‑through and liquidation forecasting /li liExperience building buying budgets and seasonal selections with a structured, analytical approach /li liComfort with ecommerce dynamics: how product is discovered, presented and converted in a digital environment /li liFluency in English; additional European languages are a plus /li /ul h3Perks Benefits /h3 ul liSignificant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products /li liSoft mobility policy (Geneva office only) /li liHealth insurance allowance for employees in Switzerland /li liPilates and yoga classes on our premises, and running groups or sports activities /li liUnlimited access to LinkedIn Learning /li liA monthly Learning Hour for training, discovery and learning /li liUnlock your potential: access to in‑house training courses (feedback, leadership, Insights®…) /li liDEI initiatives to exchange and strengthen our involvement around these themes /li /ul pExpected Pay: CHF 96,600 – CHF 132,000. Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including job competitiveness within the market, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity. /p pAt Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the same opportunity to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our success as a global brand. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional people, ensuring fair practices and transparency in line with evolving standards. We are committed to equal pay for equal work and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr