Merchandise Manager - Men's

Fashion Nova • Beverly Hills, CA

127d

About The Position

Under the guidance of the VP of Buying, you as a Buying/Merchandise Manager on the Men's team, will work to create the appropriate merchandise mix based on emerging trends, and manage the assortment strategies established by your team leaders. You will also be responsible for managing your category product assortment and delivering on financial targets while also managing a team of buyers. Your role is essential to ensuring Fashion Nova has the best product offerings for our customers.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in Buying for apparel, ideally within an eCommerce fashion brand.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a team of buyers.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging fashion trends.
• Experience working with vendors and negotiating product quality, costs, and delivery dates.
• Excellent prioritization, project management, organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills to support data-driven decisions.
• High Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Production, Design or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• English, additional language(s) an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute buying strategies to curate trend-driven product assortments that align with customer preferences and seasonal trends.
• Stay ahead of fashion trends by conducting market research, keeping a pulse on runway trends, and analyzing social media and competitors.
• Lead pricing negotiations with suppliers to secure the best cost structures while maintaining product quality.
• Manage weekly sales performance, open-to-buy budgets, pricing, margin targets, and inventory levels.
• Partner with production, replenishment, planning, and creative teams to ensure timely deliveries and cohesive product launches.
• Utilize sales performance data, customer reviews, and market insights to continuously optimize product assortments.
• Mentor buyers in vendor relations and strengthen their negotiation skills.
• Organize and present your areas’ big ideas on orders to cross-functional teams.
• Attend and participate in weekly marketing meetings.
• Review and approve all extension requests, prices, and colors including lab dip approvals and fabric confirmations.
• Cover the area when the Category Director is unavailable.
• Strategically scout and evaluate new vendors to support business needs.

Benefits

• NEW state-of-the-art HQ upcoming in 2025!
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings.
• Summer Fridays Early Departure.
• Team bonding events and programs.
• Attractive employee discounts!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees