Merchandising Manager

The Merchandising Manager role at Columbia Sportswear in Hồ Chí Minh focuses on shaping the brand's product offering for the Vietnamese market. Columbia is a worldwide leader in outdoor apparel, and the position will directly influence how the brand grows in a fast‑moving Southeast Asian environment. In this capacity you will turn sales figures, market trends and customer feedback into concrete assortment and pricing plans. Daily tasks include monitoring inventory levels, aligning stock with demand, and working closely with buying, planning, visual‑merchandising and store teams to guarantee that the right items reach the right locations at the right time. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of experience in merchandising or product management within retail or apparel. You must be comfortable analysing data with Excel and business‑intelligence tools, and have a track record of increasing sales through thoughtful assortment and price decisions. Strong communication and project‑management skills are essential, as is fluency in English; Vietnamese language ability is considered an advantage. The role offers the chance to join a high‑performance team and see the immediate impact of your strategies on both regional store performance and the global brand footprint. Working in a dynamic, high‑potential market, you will help drive Columbia's expansion while collaborating with colleagues across multiple functions. What the role asks for: - 5+ years merchandising or product‑management experience in retail/apparel - Strong analytical skills using Excel and BI tools - Proven ability to lift sales via assortment and pricing - Excellent communication and project‑management capabilities - Fluency in English - Vietnamese language proficiency (nice-to-have) - Familiarity with the Vietnamese market (nice-to-have)