Assistant Merchant

Careismatic Brands; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Careismatic Brands in Sherman Oaks, CA seeks an Assistant Merchant to support merchandising strategies that drive sales, profitability, and brand growth. Partner with Merchants, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, Marketing and Operations to manage assortments and launches.

The role requires 1–2 years of merchandising experience, strong Excel and Office skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities in a fast-paced consumer products environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of merchandising experience.
• Proficient in MS Office; merchandising software a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage product assortments aligned with customer needs and brand objectives.
• Establish seasonal line reviews and assortment strategies.
• Analyze product performance and recommend assortment optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, PD, Planning, Sales and Marketing.
• Own and maintain assortment tools to illustrate merchandising strategies.
• Oversee sample management processes and GTM calendar adherence.

Skills

Merchandising

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Careismatic Brands outfits our community of care through our portfolio of market-leading brands that meet the diverse needs of healthcare professionals worldwide. We are one piece of a larger community of those who are and are cared for. Whether it’s medical professionals or the patients they serve, we are inspired by those who wear our uniforms every day. We have an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Merchant to support the development and execution of merchandising strategies that drive sales, profitability, and brand growth. This role partners closely with Merchants, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, Marketing, and Operations teams to manage product assortments, analyze business performance, support seasonal line planning, sample management, and ensure successful product launches. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about consumer products and market trends.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in our corporate office in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The 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.

• Great energy and a passion for Product.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to physically move, lift, and carry samples, pack luggage/shipments, rolling racks, build/strike mannequins, etc.
• Must be able to come to office 4 days per week.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Develop and manage product assortments that align with customer needs, brand objectives, and financial targets.
• Establish seasonal line reviews, assortment strategies, and product life cycle management.
• Analyze and track product performance and make recommendations on assortment optimization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, PD, Planning, Sales, and Marketing to develop and execute seasonal strategies and deliver against business objectives.
• Own and maintain product assortment tools that illustrate merchandising strategies the company will implement to deliver financials results.
• Establish merchandising priorities and oversee sample management processes for the Merchandising team, including ordering, packing, organization, and distribution, adhering to the GTM (Go-To-Market) Calendar.
• Efficiently organize and prepare samples for product presentations, including fabric headers, CADs, and line sheets.
• Procure competitive samples and conduct market research to influence product opportunities, pricing, and positioning and making recommendations to Merchandising leadership.
• Collaborate with the Merchant team to provide product knowledge and copy for marketing catalogues.

What We’re Looking For

• 1-2 years of experience in Merchandising, Business, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and experience with merchandising software a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

What’s In It For You

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Attractive Paid time off
• Vision insurance

At 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.