Merchandise Manager

Gibson Overseas, Inc.; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Homewares in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive product and account initiatives from concept to shelf. The role sits across departments, tracks merch plans, and ensures timely execution with buyers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in merchandising, be highly organized, and adept at coordinating with Creative, Product Development, Packaging, and Marketing to keep projects on schedule. On-site role, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• On site in Los Angeles, Monday through Friday.
• 3+ years of merchandising experience.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and AI tools.
• ERP experience (Oracle preferred).
• Consumer products or retail background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the tracking and execution of merch plans across all brands and accounts.
• Sit in internal product meetings and key retail buyer meetings; capture ideas and add to merch plan.
• Follow up with Creative for artwork, Product Development for samples, Packaging, and Marketing to keep schedules.
• Ensure approved ideas are moved to completion and foster productive cross‑team relationships.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Organization

People skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

AI tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Gibson Homewares is the nation's leading producer of dinnerware, cookware, cutlery, tools, and gadgets - all the essentials needed for prep, cooking, dining, and entertaining.

For over 40 years and spanning four generations as a respected and trusted family-owned company, Gibson Homewares has developed a portfolio of brands across multiple categories.

Based in Los Angeles, Gibson is known for delivering product lines with style and value for the global retail marketplace. Exporting to Latin America and Mexico. Gibson's legacy brands include Laurie Gates, Gibson Elite, Gibson Home, Ultra by Gibson, and Soho Lounge. In addition, Gibson is a driving force behind global brands such as Martha Stewart, Calphalon, Sur La Table, Babish, Kenmore, Crockpot, Oster, Mr. Coffee, and Peanuts.

At Gibson, PEOPLE ARE THE #1 PRIORITY and the company is always looking for new talent to join our growing team.

For more information, visit us at http://www.gibsonhomewares.com

Job Title: Merchandise Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA | On site | Monday through Friday

We are seeking a Merchandise Manager to keep our product and account initiatives moving from idea to finish line. This highly visible role supports the entire company and is ideal for someone who pairs strong organization with the people skills to keep projects moving without creating friction.

Position Overview

The Merchandise Manager owns the tracking and execution of our merch plans across all brands and accounts. You will sit in our internal product meetings and key retail buyer meetings, capture every new idea and request, and make sure each one is added to a merch plan and driven to completion. You will follow up with Creative for artwork, Product Development for samples, Packaging, and Marketing to keep every project on schedule. If an idea is approved, you are the person who makes sure it happens. The right person knows how to follow up persistently while building strong working relationships, so teams want to help rather than feel chased.

Qualifications & Requirements

• On site in Los Angeles, Monday through Friday
• 3+ years of merchandising experience
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Tactful, personable, and easy to work with
• Able to manage many projects and deadlines at once
• Strong people skills; able to get what’s needed from busy teams while keeping relationships positive
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and AI tools (such as ChatGPT or Claude)
• ERP experience (Oracle preferred)
• Consumer products or retail background preferred

Why This Role?

This role is ideal for an organized, driven professional who wants a front-row seat to how products are developed and brought to market. You will work across every department, see ideas through from concept to shelf, and build direct relationships with retail buyers. We are committed to promoting from within, and this position offers a clear path to grow into merchandising and business management.