Merchandiser, Women's Tops

Vuori•Carlsbad, CA

1d•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. This role is onsite 5 days a week in our Carlsbad, CA HQ

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years Merchandising experience
Strong eye for trend right product that aligns with the brand aesthetic
Experience delivering high growth at the brand or category level
Experience recapping business on a regular basis and presenting actionable insights to Sr. Leadership
Ability to travel domestically
Strong communication & collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Activewear experience preferred
Experience using Excel, Adobe Illustrator and PLM is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive assortment strategies across E-comm, Store, Wholesale and International channels to deliver high growth expectations
Maintain an understanding of the competitive landscape and impart key insights into line development
Build seasonal & annual line plan for all of Women’s Layers (Sweatshirts and Sweaters)
Partner with planning team on seasonal investment strategy and monthly buy process
Prepare reports on business results and present actionable insights to senior leadership
Create and manage all seasonal assortment tools for Layers
Support the buying, marketing, and development product calendar for all channels
Partner with planning on in-season product performance and build data driven action plan based on results
Uphold brand price positioning and manage the pricing strategy for Women’s Layers
Build seasonal Product Messaging plan in support of Marketing’s seasonal editorial calendar, providing guidance on key seasonal product stories and commercialization plan
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