Associate Merchandiser, Women's Outerwear at Vuori, Inc

Carlsbad, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

96285.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising, Assortment planning, Retail math, Data analysis, Trend forecasting, Product development, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Communication, Organization, Multi-tasking, Business reporting, Sample management, Cross-functional collaboration

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Company Description Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success. Job Description We are seeking a Women’s Merchant of Layers to manage the development & execution of the seasonal assortment. This individual will be responsible for executing the brand product strategy and helping to establish the Women’s Layers assortment, identifying new growth opportunities across all seasonal product classifications. To be effective in this role, the individual must be an experienced Merchant who’s passionate about the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission and embody the brand’s values. What you'll get to do: Support developing comprehensive assortment strategies across E-comm, Store, Wholesale, and international channels to deliver high growth expectations. Learn the fundamentals of editing a line and develop a point of view. Aid in building seasonal & annual line plan for Women’s Outerwear. Help support partnership with planning team on seasonal investment strategy and monthly buy process. Support the merchandising strategy by pulling applicable historical and current data. Maintain an understanding of the competitive landscape and impart key insights into line development. Help prepare reports on business results and present actionable insights to senior leadership. Create and manage all seasonal assortment tools for Outerwear. Conduct surveys and focus groups to gain a better understanding of the Vuori Outerwear customer. Assist with key meeting preparation, including but not limited to sample management, deck preparation, etc. Create strong partnerships among cross-functional teams including Planning, Allocation, Design, Product Development, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Visual Merchandising. Create seasonal Product Knowledge info for stores and ecommerce merchandising teams. Act as cross departmental liaison, creating a consistent flow of communication throughout the organization. Support maintenance of Women’s divisional tools. Qualifications Who you are: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience preferred 3+ years of merchandising experience Performance apparel or outerwear experience preferred Strong eye for trend right product that aligns with the brand aesthetic Must be organized, attentive to detail, and able to multi-task Strong communication skills Strong analytical skills Understanding of retail math Experience recapping business on a regular basis and presenting actionable insights to Sr. Leadership Proficient in Microsoft (Excel) and Adobe Suite (Illustrator) Ability to travel domestically when necessary Candidates must live in the San Diego area Additional Information Our investment in you: At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees: Health Insurance Savings and Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks Paid Time Off Wellness & Fitness benefits The salary range for this role is $74,900 per year - $96,285 per year. Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Workplace Type: Onsite Department: HQ - Merchandising Compensation: USD 74900 - USD 96285 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Associate Merchandiser will support the development and execution of seasonal assortment strategies for Women's Outerwear across all sales channels. They will act as a cross-departmental liaison, managing assortment tools and providing actionable business insights to senior leadership.