The posting
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 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.
What you'll get to do:
- 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
Qualifications
Who you are:
- 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
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 $118,000 per year - $150,000 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
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.
