Financial & P&L Accountability: Own merchandising budgets, set sales and profitability targets, and deliver against revenue and margin goals.
Own the sales plan and forecast, working closely with Demand Planning.
Manage margin and pricing strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.
Lead the launch of new categories and products, ensuring growth in brand and category share.
Develop merchandising strategies across D2C, Amazon, and Walmart, driving category performance in multiple markets.
Lead hands-on the daily execution of listings and sales optimization to deliver maximum impact.
Assortment & Line Planning: Define seasonal and annual product assortments, ensuring alignment with consumer insights, brand positioning, and sales goals.
Inventory Optimization: Partner with supply chain and operations to manage inventory levels, reduce stockouts/overstocks, and maximize turns.
Consumer & Market Insights: Analyze consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscape to guide merchandising and product decisions.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, and E-commerce teams to align go-to-market strategies with growth objectives.
Requirements
Proven ability to manage large-scale merchandising operations with measurable results.
Over 6 years of Buyer or Merchandising Experience
Experience leading teams of buyers, merchandising and demand planning
Proven experience in merchandising, sales planning, and demand planning alignment.
Strong background in online sales (D2C, marketplaces) with exposure to offline retail.
Experience in apparel or intimate apparel, including sizing, colorways, and assortments.
Data-driven mindset with expertise in purchases, forecasting, and pricing.