Merchandise Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Analyze previous season performance (Hindsighting) to guide SKU rationalization and future assortment choices.

• Conduct research on competitive and market trends to uncover customer insights and assortment possibilities.

• Develop and sustain the fully attributed line plan, encompassing SKU, pricing, finishes, continuative styles, and new SKU creation, in collaboration with Product Development and Design.

• Assess introductory buys based on product strategy, historical performance, and business potential.

• Confirm MSRPs and select hero items.

• Establish product and lifecycle attribution.

• Review proposed buys and assortment composition to ensure consistency with the Seasonal View.

• Assist with product launches, assortment modifications, and key seasonal initiatives.

• Partner with E-Commerce and Marketing to align product assortment and merchandising strategies across various customer touchpoints.

• Manage product nominations for promotional events.

• Lead Weekly Business Reviews and perform ad hoc merchandising analyses.

• Prepare presentations, business summaries, and materials for team and cross-functional meetings.

• Track product performance and reassess product attribution and lifecycle health as the business progresses.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or a related field, preferably within jewelry, accessories, fashion, beauty, or other high SKU consumer sectors.

• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Excel, with experience in analyzing sales, inventory, margin, and product performance data.

• Capability to convert data into concise, actionable merchandising recommendations.

• Commercial acumen with a keen interest in customers, products, trends, and performance.

• Self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable taking the initiative in a fast-paced, remote setting.

• Familiarity with Shopify and Airtable.

• Experience with Claude is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.