Merchandising Manager, Private Labels

PISTOLA Denim•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$120,000 - $128,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for developing and executing merchandising strategies, line plans, and pricing for Stitch Fix's private label offerings. The Merchandising Manager will partner with Design to ensure assortments are commercially viable and trend-relevant, manage operational workflows, and lead a Merchandising Associate. Key responsibilities include overseeing costing, collaborating with Planning on buy quantities, and analyzing sales data to inform future product decisions.

Requirements

8+ years of apparel merchandising experience, with a focus on private label (denim and/or cut-and-sew expertise highly preferred).
Deep understanding of costing, wholesale pricing, margins, inventory, and lifecycle management.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
Proven experience managing line plans, Pre-POs, buy execution, and cross-functional processes.
Strong presentation, stakeholder management, and direct people management abilities.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with data-driven retail partners (e.g., Stitch Fix) or high-volume private label environments.
Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems and merchandising tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute seasonal and in-season merchandising strategies, line plans, style architectures, and pricing strategies.
Partner with Design to ensure assortments are commercially viable, trend-relevant, and differentiated.
Recommend category mix, style counts, pricing, and repeat/core opportunities.
Manage detailed line sheets, line lists, Pre-POs, and buy executions.
Serve as the primary merchandising contact for Stitch Fix, participating in client line reviews, milestone meetings, and performance recaps.
Drive cross-functional alignment across Design, Product Development, Production, Planning, and Account Management across the product lifecycle.
Manage operational workflows, calendars, and milestones to resolve risks regarding margin, quality, timing, or delivery.
Manage and mentor a Merchandising Associate.
Oversee costing details (MOQs, fabric economics, duties, freight) to safeguard margin targets and profitability.
Collaborate with Planning to align buy quantities, flow, and depth with financial targets and sales velocity.
Analyze sell-through, rate of sale, inventory, returns, and SKU productivity to extract actionable takeaways for future line builds.
Leverage test-and-learn findings and client feedback to continuously optimize product investments.