Sr. Merchandiser, Men's Tops & Layers

Vuori, Inc•Carlsbad, CA

2h•$118,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Merchandiser, Men’s Tops & Layers to lead the development and execution of the men’s tops & layers assortment. This individual will be responsible for bringing the brand’s product strategy to life while identifying new growth opportunities across the category. The role will help define the architecture of the men’s tops/layers line and lead the development of category-level growth plans. Working in close partnership with Design, Planning, Marketing, and channel leaders, this person will support the brand’s strategic initiatives and long-term growth goals. To be successful, the ideal candidate must be an experienced product and people leader with a passion for the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission, and embodying the brand’s values.

Requirements

7+ years merchandising experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
performance apparel experience preferred
background in men’s apparel preferred
experience delivering high growth at the brand or category level
strong understanding of men’s apparel market and trends
strong eye for relevant and trend-right product that aligns with the brand aesthetic
ability to travel domestically
strong communication skills
experience using Excel, Adobe Illustrator. PLM experience a plus

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive assortment strategies across E-commerce and Retail, identifying new product opportunities to deliver on high-growth expectations.
Maintain an understanding of the competitive landscape and impart key insights into line development
Build seasonal & annual line plans for men’s tops/layers
Support in the creation of the tops/layers 3-year innovation roadmap, guiding long-range fabric & style expansion
Partner with the planning team on seasonal investment strategy. Provide guidance on style-level investment strategy for the tops/layers category
Create and manage all seasonal assortment tools for the men’s tops/layers
Support the buying and development product calendar for all channels
Participate in weekly fittings, ultimately responsible for style adoption and execution
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 men’s tops/layers
Build seasonal product messaging plan to support marketing, communicating key seasonal product stories
Build seasonal product knowledge info for stores and website
Act as cross-departmental liaison, creating a consistent flow of communication throughout the organization