Senior Merchant

Senior MerchantSherman Oaks, CAWe are Careismatic Brands Inc., the global leader in medical apparel, footwear, and accessories. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Merchant to establish the strategic product direction for multiple brands within the Careismatic Brands, Inc. portfolio. The role will lead the cross-functional team by merchandising an optimal product assortment adhering to the brands' DNA, that our customers love, and achieving financial revenue and margin goals.The Merchandising team at Careismatic Brands is at the forefront of shaping the company's product portfolio, ensuring alignment with brand identity, customer preferences, and financial objectives. The team drives innovation in product assortment while adhering to the highest standards of quality and market relevance. The team collaborates cross-functionally with sourcing, design, and planning teams to create dynamic, data-driven merchandising strategies that inspire confidence and elevate the Careismatic brand portfolio.Reporting to the Director of Merchandising, the Senior Merchant plays a pivotal role in defining and executing the strategic product direction for multiple brands within Careismatic's portfolio. This position leads cross-functional teams in developing product assortments that resonate with customers while meeting financial revenue and margin goals. By leveraging consumer insights, market analysis, and competitive trends, the Senior Merchant ensures the delivery of a well-balanced, brand-centric product offering. This role embodies Careismatic's values of integrity, inclusivity, and excellence, driving both business success and customer satisfaction.This is a full-time hybrid role based in our corporate office in Sherman Oaks, CA.Salary Range$100k-$115kWhat Your Day Looks LikeDevelop and create the product strategy and assortment from pre-concept to retail for a selected brand within Careismatic's portfolio of brandsCreate seasonal strategies that roll up to long-range financial plans tying back to top and bottom-line enterprise goalsCreate and maintain seasonal assortment line plan for specific brandPartner with Director of Merchandising to establish costing targets that support profitability objectives and partner with Sourcing and Design to actualizeEnsure the delivery of a well-balanced assortment that is both brand and customer centricConsistently perform analysis of competitive set, identifying white space in the marketUse consumer insight data to guide business decisionsPartner with Director of Merchandising and Merchandise Planning team to assess risks and opportunities identified in financial recapsPartner with Director of Merchandising and Demand Planning team to understand implications of sales trend and inventory ownershipSynergize efforts with Merchandising peers to achieve cohesion across brand portfolioAnalyze product selling and overall business trends in partnership with the Merchandise Planning team to summarize takeaways and action itemsDemonstrate forward thinking and ability to read and react to in season business trendsWhat We're Looking For7+ years of multi-channel experience in the apparel industryPassionate about product and customer obsessedHighly organized and uses a data driven strategic approach to merchandisingCollaborative, detail-oriented, and highly adaptable in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication skills with the ability to present to supervisors and cross-functional teamStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent analytical skillsProficiency in Excel and PowerPointExperience with PLM systems preferredBA or BS college related degreePhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days in office.Must be able to travel 5% of the time as neededWhat's In It For You401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insuranceAttractive Paid time offVision insuranceAt Careismatic Brands, we believe in the power of care. It's the force that drives and inspires us, inside our company and out in the world. It's why we strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive organization - an ever-evolving imperative - where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their ideas and perspectives forward.Careismatic embraces the differences that make our organization unique. We are strengthened by diversity in all its forms - including but not limited to race, religion, ethnicity, age, national origin, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Created: 2025-01-14