Levi Strauss & Company:
Merchant, Global Men's Bottoms Job in San Francisco, VT

JOB DESCRIPTION We believe that clothes — and how you make them — can make a difference. Since 1853, we’ve been passionate about innovation to meet people’s needs. We invented the first blue jean. And we reinvented khaki pants. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. A company doesn’t last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values. We employ more than 17,000 people around the world – supporting great brands, including Levi’s®, Dockers® and Denizen®. Our employees are committed to progress, authenticity and collaboration. We're looking for a Merchant to inform a consumer and market relevant, category-leading product using consumer, customer, trends, and competitive intelligence that achieves against financial and brand equity goals. About the Job• Reporting to the Senior Director of Men's Bottoms Merchandising • Contribute to all aspects of Product Development activities (including the development of the seasonal brief) • Contribute to the development of a compelling and consistent global product offering for category/segment • Support cascade aligned seasonal direction to Affiliates • Help coordinate discussions on Brief response regarding global point of view • Incorporate local brief requirements in product under guidance from Director • Support partnership efforts with Design on seasonal point of view and commercialization for optimal productivity • Provide recommendations for and assistance in driving an assortment plan mandates and recommendations for affiliate that consider global and local requirements • Present point of view on the allocation of styles for development; add additional styles to line plan if needed • Execute and implement brand strategies • Accomplish seasonal line release activities • Identify and help develop quick response products • Offer input to the brand’s annual plan • Participate in monthly financial review meetings • Stay informed on customer trends and what is selling both globally and locally Essential Metrics• Develop global product line for a single category/segment with moderate complexity and/or volume or multiple classifications with low complexity and/or volume. • Measured on revenue, MGP% and equity measures globally and for geographic clusters. About You• Bachelor’s degree (5+ years combined college education and work experience may be substituted for a degree) • Minimum 5 years merchandising experience working at an apparel brand or manufacturer • Understanding of brand aesthetic and commercial application from briefing to sell-in • Understanding of the market place, trends, and competitive landscape • Financial knowledge and retail math expertise • Understand the merchandising and product development processes, including the ability to work across different disciplines and product categories engaging with multiple cross-functional partners • Presentation and public speaking expertise We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot: • 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save. • Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations • Product discount of 40% off regular-price merchandise The Company's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. The Company has established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.­ LOCATION1155 Battery St. San Francisco, CA, 94111FULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time