Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL, MERCHANDISING OPERATIONS MATERNITY 6 MONTHS COVER - EMEA

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and a clear communicator with attention to detail and an eagerness for operational and self-improvement. The individual would have experience in Go To Market, Merchandising, Product, Retail or Operations. The individual will be expected to support operations excellence and own connections across multiple functions including Merchandising counterparts, Marketing, Sales, and Planning.

Your Impact

• Support the end-to-end process of the weekly line plan report creation. This includes ensuring data accuracy for report inputs, aligning timing of the reports and all related information based on cross-functional needs, and managing communication of any report exceptions.
• Partner with global decision makers on data attribution accuracy to provide the EMEA POV while simultaneously ensuring changes are rolled out within region.
• Support operational development including implementation, on-boarding and provide feedback/support to stakeholders of merchandising systems as support to the Merchandising system expert.
• Support the Sample Process with stakeholders in cross-functional teams and physical samples which includes showroom coordination, sample tracking, and seasonal showroom clean-up facilitation.
• Create merchandising tools to help support the sell in process for the commercial team while coordinating deliverables between key cross functional partners.
• Support maintaining an orderly Merchandising calendar that outlines the upcoming deliverables and milestones in the GTM calendar.
• Help drive processes and create support tools for the efficiency of the Merchandising function.

Qualifications

• Hogeschool or University degree
• 2-3 years of experience in Go To Market, Operations, Project Management, Retail, Product and/or global merchandising experience, primarily gained in non-US markets, preferably within the sports apparel industry
• Teamwork. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above
• Own interests. Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal.
• A strong interest in sports and fitness which will translate into authenticity and company connection.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of non-US markets, ideally attained through living/working in Europe.
• Ability to work in an international environment with a clear understanding of cultural differences.
• Ability to self-start and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Fluent in English.

Workplace Location

• Location: Amsterdam office
• Work life Integration Designation: Hybrid work (baseline of minimum 4 days a week in-office)
• Travel: Minimal - Less than 5% of the year

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

 €70,000.00-€95,000.00 EUR

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
• 38 hour working week
• 28 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site
•  Local Language course when moving from abroad

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [email protected].