Associate Merchandiser, Women's Outerwear

Vuori, Inc•Carlsbad, CA

3d•$74,900 - $96,285•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Women’s Merchant of Layers to manage the development & execution of the seasonal assortment. This individual will be responsible for executing the brand product strategy and helping to establish the Women’s Layers assortment, identifying new growth opportunities across all seasonal product classifications. To be effective in this role, the individual must be an experienced Merchant who’s passionate about the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission and embody the brand’s values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
3+ years of merchandising experience
Performance apparel or outerwear experience preferred
Strong eye for trend right product that aligns with the brand aesthetic
Must be organized, attentive to detail, and able to multi-task
Strong communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Understanding of retail math
Experience recapping business on a regular basis and presenting actionable insights to Sr. Leadership
Proficient in Microsoft (Excel) and Adobe Suite (Illustrator)
Ability to travel domestically when necessary
Candidates must live in the San Diego area

Responsibilities

Support developing comprehensive assortment strategies across E-comm, Store, Wholesale, and international channels to deliver high growth expectations.
Learn the fundamentals of editing a line and develop a point of view.
Aid in building seasonal & annual line plan for Women’s Outerwear.
Help support partnership with planning team on seasonal investment strategy and monthly buy process.
Support the merchandising strategy by pulling applicable historical and current data.
Maintain an understanding of the competitive landscape and impart key insights into line development.
Help prepare reports on business results and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
Create and manage all seasonal assortment tools for Outerwear.
Conduct surveys and focus groups to gain a better understanding of the Vuori Outerwear customer.
Assist with key meeting preparation, including but not limited to sample management, deck preparation, etc.
Create strong partnerships among cross-functional teams including Planning, Allocation, Design, Product Development, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Visual Merchandising.
Create seasonal Product Knowledge info for stores and ecommerce merchandising teams.
Act as cross departmental liaison, creating a consistent flow of communication throughout the organization.
Support maintenance of Women’s divisional tools.