Merchant

King Ranch Inc • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

King Ranch is seeking a Merchant to help build and manage a fast growing product assortment across apparel, leather goods, accessories, outdoor/hunt and home. This role blends analytical rigor with hands-on execution: the Merchant supports the end-to-end merchandising process, from assortment planning to purchase order and vendor management to product performance analysis and go-to-market execution. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing the operational detail that keeps the business running and contributing a point of view on assortment, brand fit, and customer relevance.
You'll work closely with Allocation, Planning, Product Development/Sourcing, and Vendor Partners, gaining exposure across the full merchandising lifecycle while building the analytical and brand judgment needed to take on greater scope over time.

Requirements

• Deep experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or retail operations, ideally within Men’s Apparel and Outdoor/Hunt categories
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate sales and inventory data into actionable recommendations.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional communication and follow-through when working with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and retail management systems.
• Occasional travel for trade shows or vendor visits as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with vendors to negotiate pricing, confirm order status, resolve discrepancies, and manage delivery timelines.
• Track product and category performance, translating sales and inventory data into clear purchasing and reorder recommendations.
• Partner with Allocation and Planning to monitor stock levels, replenishment needs, and unit flow by category and channel.
• Collaborate with Product Development/Sourcing to move products from concept through production, ensuring specifications, timelines, and quality standards are met.
• Work with Vendor Partners to strengthen relationships, evaluate new opportunities, and ensure consistent execution against brand and quality standards.
• Maintain organized records and follow-up actions from vendor and cross-functional meetings.
• Manage purchase order execution, including data entry, pricing, and product categorization, ensuring accuracy across internal systems.
• Compile and prepare sales and performance reporting for leadership review, with a point of view on what the data is signaling.
• Support the Sr. Director of Merchandising in executing category strategy, ensuring product decisions align with King Ranch's positioning as a ranch, hunt, and outdoor lifestyle brand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level