This is a Hybrid role; Monday-Thursday in Office and Friday is Remote; 9am-5pm Daily.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of Five (5) years of Merchandising & Buying Experience within the E-com Fashion Industry, with proven expertise in trend analysis, assortment planning, and driving sales through strategic product selection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Entrepreneurial spirit and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and retail math skills.
• In depth understanding of Open to Buy and financial metrics to drive it.
• Strong commercial product eye, informed by data and ability to identify key market trends and opportunities.
• Familiarity with Web analytics (Google Analytics) and A/B testing.
• Able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in E-commerce platforms, particularly Shopify and/or Shopify Plus.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects at once and pivot priorities as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (include, but are not limited to)

Product Buying & Line Planning

• Develop seasonal and annual assortment plans based on historical data, trend analysis, and customer insights.
• Identify product opportunities and gaps based on performance, customer demand, and market trends.
• Build and manage relationships with wholesale team and cross functional partners to deliver the best quality product during optimal selling periods.
• Forecast product demand and place buy orders in alignment with inventory targets, sales goals, and budget constraints.
• Own reporting on product, category, and promotional performance to inform future buying and merchandising decisions.
• Track KPIs including revenue, gross margin, inventory turn, AOV, and sell-through.
• Conduct in-season and post-season analysis and identify learnings for future planning.
• Manage SKU lifecycle from introduction to markdown or phase-out, ensuring inventory productivity.
• Collaborate with VP/E-commerce and Planning on replenishment, open-to-buy (OTB), and margin management.
• Partner with operations, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure inventory availability and a seamless post-purchase experience.

E-commerce Merchandising

• Own the digital merchandising strategy: monthly editorial stories and home page layout for individual websites.
• Comp shop relevant competitor sites and apps for promotional activity, product and navigation opportunities.
• Stay on top of current market site trends and technology enhancements.
• Develop seasonal merchandising calendars aligned with marketing, promotions, and product drops.
• Brief all asset needs in Asana and in person to creative team and graphic designers.
• Own product set up in system and ensure product data accuracy (descriptions, images, pricing, tags) and to help maximize SEO and conversion.
• Maintain PLPs and PDPs to drive optimal conversion and customer engagement
• Plan and execute digital promotions in coordination with VP/E-commerce, Planning and Wholesale teams.
• Work closely with UX partners to leverage analytics to monitor product performance (CTR, conversion rate, units sold, return rate) and adjust strategies accordingly.

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This is a Hybrid role; Monday-Thursday in Office and Friday is Remote; 9am-5pm Daily.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of Five (5) years of Merchandising & Buying Experience within the E-com Fashion Industry, with proven expertise in trend analysis, assortment planning, and driving sales through strategic product selection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Entrepreneurial spirit and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and retail math skills.
• In depth understanding of Open to Buy and financial metrics to drive it.
• Strong commercial product eye, informed by data and ability to identify key market trends and opportunities.
• Familiarity with Web analytics (Google Analytics) and A/B testing.
• Able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in E-commerce platforms, particularly Shopify and/or Shopify Plus.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects at once and pivot priorities as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (include, but are not limited to)

Product Buying & Line Planning

• Develop seasonal and annual assortment plans based on historical data, trend analysis, and customer insights.
• Identify product opportunities and gaps based on performance, customer demand, and market trends.
• Build and manage relationships with wholesale team and cross functional partners to deliver the best quality product during optimal selling periods.
• Forecast product demand and place buy orders in alignment with inventory targets, sales goals, and budget constraints.
• Own reporting on product, category, and promotional performance to inform future buying and merchandising decisions.
• Track KPIs including revenue, gross margin, inventory turn, AOV, and sell-through·
• Conduct in-season and post-season analysis and identify learnings for future planning.
• Manage SKU lifecycle from introduction to markdown or phase-out, ensuring inventory productivity.
• Collaborate with VP/E-commerce and Planning on replenishment, open-to-buy (OTB), and margin management.
• Partner with operations, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure inventory availability and a seamless post-purchase experience.

E-commerce Merchandising

• Own the digital merchandising strategy: monthly editorial stories and home page layout for individual websites.
• Comp shop relevant competitor sites and apps for promotional activity, product and navigation opportunities.
• Stay on top of current market site trends and technology enhancements.
• Develop seasonal merchandising calendars aligned with marketing, promotions, and product drops.
• Brief all asset needs in Asana and in person to creative team and graphic designers.
• Own product set up in system and ensure product data accuracy (descriptions, images, pricing, tags) and to help maximize SEO and conversion.
• Maintain PLPs and PDPs to drive optimal conversion and customer engagement.
• Plan and execute digital promotions in coordination with VP/E-commerce, Planning and Wholesale teams.
• Work closely with UX partners to leverage analytics to monitor product performance (CTR, conversion rate, units sold, return rate) and adjust strategies accordingly.

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