Sr. Merchandiser, Men's Tops & Layers

Vuori•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

Vuori is seeking a Sr. Merchandiser, Men’s Tops & Layers to lead the development and execution of its men’s tops and layers assortment. The role brings the brand’s product strategy to life, identifies category growth opportunities, defines the line architecture, and leads category-level growth plans. It partners closely with Design, Planning, Marketing, and channel leaders to support strategic initiatives and long-term growth goals. The successful candidate is an experienced product and people leader with a passion for performance apparel, Vuori’s mission, and its values.

Requirements

At least 7 years of merchandising experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience preferred.
Experience delivering high growth at the brand or category level.
Strong understanding of the men’s apparel market and trends.
Strong eye for relevant, trend-right product that aligns with the brand aesthetic.
Ability to travel domestically.
Strong communication skills.
Experience using Excel and Adobe Illustrator.

Nice To Haves

Performance apparel experience preferred.
Background in men’s apparel preferred.
PLM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop assortment strategies across E-commerce and Retail, identifying product opportunities to support growth.
Monitor the competitive landscape and share insights to inform line development.
Build seasonal and annual line plans for men’s tops and layers.
Support the three-year innovation roadmap for tops and layers, including long-range fabric and style expansion.
Partner with Planning on seasonal investment strategy and provide guidance on style-level investment for the category.
Create and manage seasonal assortment tools for men’s tops and layers.
Support the buying and product development calendar for all channels.
Participate in weekly fittings and take responsibility for style adoption and execution.
Partner with Planning to assess in-season product performance and develop data-driven action plans.
Maintain brand price positioning and manage the category pricing strategy.
Build seasonal product messaging plans for Marketing, communicating key product stories.
Develop seasonal product knowledge information for stores and the website.
Serve as a cross-departmental liaison and maintain consistent communication across the organization.