Merchant, USCA Women's Knits

## **JOB DESCRIPTION**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.Reporting to the Senior Merchant of USCA Women's Tops, the **Merchant, USCA Women's Knits** leads the assortment activation and in-season management of the Women’s Knits categories in the US and Canada.**About the Job*** Provide assortment and buy plans that deliver against financial targets.* Partner closely with global product teams and influence appropriately to optimize assortment content via creation of product brief and regular check-ins on business performance.* Lead assortment activation in-store, working with Brand Environment, and Store Training & Operations teams.* Drive business via effective Retail Rhythm with key business partners: Merch Planning and Allocation.* Assess and analyze product performance and determine appropriate short, medium, and long term actions to optimize opportunities and minimize risk; draw overarching trend conclusions and convert to actions. Drive awareness of monitor and react through effective recapping.* Continuously assess and manage overall health of assigned categories.* Provide competitive analysis, including pricing and promotional strategies, and marketplace trends.## ## About You* University/College degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing or other related fields.* 3 - 5 years of Merchandising experience, with an apparel manufacturer, retailer, or marketer.* Ability to read and anticipate market trends and incorporate these into leading product lines that meet sales and profitability targets.* Business/Financial acumen – understands impact of product costing and margin requirements.* Thorough understanding of apparel merchandising and Canadian marketplace needs.* Thorough understanding and working knowledge of garment construction, fit and fabric.* Understanding of domestic and off-shore sourcing.* Understanding of product/brand positioning (pricing, advertising, promotions, packaging/product presentation).* Effective interpersonal skills to develop productive relationships with other LSC functions and with Global partners.* Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).* Travel Required (%): Approximately 10 - 15%*((“This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.”))**The expected starting salary range for this role is (($xx,xxx- $xx,xxx)) per year**.**We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.*Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits .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.## **EOE M/F/Disability/Vets**## ## **LOCATION**San Francisco, CA, USA## ## **FULL TIME/PART TIME**Full time**FILL DATE**This position is expected to be filled by 12/22/2025.##Our common thread: We're originals.From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are. #J-18808-Ljbffr