Merchandiser

SIMONMILLER; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

hybrid work schedule

clothing allowance

office lunches

health insurance

401(k)

paid time off

Job summary

SIMONMILLER is seeking a strategic, highly analytical Merchandiser in Los Angeles to drive seasonal line planning and assortments across women’s apparel, handbags, and footwear.

You will partner with the VP of Merchandising to forecast, price and optimize products, while maintaining PLM/ERP/BI tools and cross-functional communication to meet revenue and margin goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of merchandising experience.
• Strong understanding of apparel design process from concept to product.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP of Merchandising to create and implement seasonal line plan by delivery and style/SKU to achieve revenue, margin, and business goals.
• Assist in creating and maintaining weekly/monthly cross-functional reporting tools, identifying key items, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Work with Design, Planning, Product Development, Production, Sales, Ecommerce, Marketing and Retail from concept through forecasting, planning and inventory management.
• Develop price tiers and pricing architecture to guide Design in furthering the women’s line.
• Establish wholesale and retail price points based on margin targets and perceived price value.
• Edit line with Design to build a balanced assortment for global markets.
• Support categories including women’s apparel, handbags, and footwear, tailoring assortments to target segments and channels.
• Manage end-to-end sample logistics and documentation for cross-functional meetings.
• Maintain Merchandising databases and tools (PLM, ERP, BI, EDI portals, selling templates).
• Act as a point of contact for information, materials and samples across teams.
• Research competitors, market trends, pricing strategies, and product assortments.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical

PLM systems

ERP

Excel

Cross-functional

Pricing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising

Tools

NuOrder

JOOR

BI tools

Job description

SIMONMILLER is looking for an strategic, highly analytical Merchandiser join our team.

About Us

Welcome to our playful world of luxury. We are a lifestyle brand featuring ready-to-wear, footwear, bags, and jewelry. With collections that balance the bold and the timeless, SIMONMILLER epitomizes the vibrant and mod lifestyle of our CEO and Creative Director, Chelsea Hansford.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the VP of Merchandising to create and implement seasonal line plan by delivery and style/SKU to achieve revenue, margin, and business goals
• Assist in creating and maintaining weekly/monthly cross-functional reporting tools, identifying key items, risks, and growth opportunities
• Work closely with partners in Design, Planning, Product Development, Production, Sales, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Retail from product concept through forecasting, planning and inventory management
• Develop price tiers and pricing architecture to guide Design in furthering the women’s line
• Establish wholesale and retail price points based on margin targets and perceived price value
• Edit line with Design to build a balanced assortment covering global market needs and Design’s vision
• Support all categories including women’s apparel, handbags, and footwear, building assortments tailored to target consumer segments and channel needs
• Manage end-to-end sample logistics, including receiving, organizing, tagging, archiving and recycling samples as needed
• Coordinate room setup, sample displays and document readiness for key cross-functional meetings
• Help maintain the Merchandising team's database tools, including but not limited to the product lifecycle management system (PLM), enterprise planning system (ERP), business intelligence system (BI), EDI/account portals, selling templates and reports, and assortment sheets
• Act as a point of contact for information, materials and samples across cross-functional teams
• Research competitors, market trends, pricing strategies, and product assortments to inform merchandising decisions

Who We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 3+ years of merchandising experience
• Strong understanding of the apparel design process from concept to product
• Strong knowledge of trends and competitive market are essential to success in this position
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal, written, and follow-up communication skills
• Must be a team player, collaborative and works well in small team environment
• Must be analytical and able to think strategicallyMust be highly proficient in PLM systems
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office suites (especially Excel)
• Hands-on experience with PLM, ERP, B2B platforms such as NuOrder and JOOR a strong plus
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• hybrid work schedule
• clothing allowance
• office lunches
• health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k)
• paid time off

Reporting to:

VP of Sales and Merchandising

Pay Transparency:

This position offers a salary range starting at $82,000. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, job-related skills, and internal pay alignment.