Merchant

King Ranch, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

King Ranch, Inc. is seeking a Merchant to build and manage a fast-growing product assortment across apparel, leather goods, accessories, outdoor/hunt, and home.

The role blends analytical rigor with hands-on execution, supporting end-to-end merchandising from assortment planning to PO and vendor management to performance analysis and go-to-market execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or retail operations.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing with vendors and manage order status.
• Track product performance and translate sales data into purchasing recommendations.
• Monitor stock levels and plan replenishments by category.
• Collaborate with product development/sourcing to move products from concept to production.
• Maintain records and prepare performance reports for leadership review.
• Support category strategy and ensure alignment with brand positioning.

Skills

Merchandising

Buying

Planning

Retail operations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

King Ranch is seeking a Merchant to help build and manage a fast-growing product assortment across apparel, leather goods, accessories, outdoor/hunt, and home. This role blends analytical rigor with hands‑on execution: the Merchant supports the end-to-end merchandising process, from assortment planning to purchase order and vendor management to product performance analysis and go‑to‑market execution. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing the operational detail that keeps the business running and contributing a point of view on assortment, brand fit, and customer relevance.

You’ll work closely with Allocation, Planning, Product Development/Sourcing, and Vendor Partners, gaining exposure across the full merchandising lifecycle while building the analytical and brand judgment needed to take on greater scope over time.

What to Expect in the Role:

• Partner with vendors to negotiate pricing, confirm order status, resolve discrepancies, and manage delivery timelines.
• Track product and category performance, translating sales and inventory data into clear purchasing and reorder recommendations.
• Partner with Allocation and Planning to monitor stock levels, replenishment needs, and unit flow by category and channel.
• Collaborate with Product Development/Sourcing to move products from concept through production, ensuring specifications, timelines, and quality standards are met.
• Work with Vendor Partners to strengthen relationships, evaluate new opportunities, and ensure consistent execution against brand and quality standards.
• Maintain organized records and follow‑up actions from vendor and cross‑functional meetings.
• Manage purchase order execution, including data entry, pricing, and product categorization, ensuring accuracy across internal systems.
• Compile and prepare sales and performance reporting for leadership review, with a point of view on what the data is signaling.
• Support the Sr. Director of Merchandising in executing category strategy, ensuring product decisions align with King Ranch’s positioning as a ranch, hunt, and outdoor lifestyle brand.

What We Will Be Needing From You:

• Deep experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or retail operations, ideally within Men’s Apparel and Outdoor/Hunt categories
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate sales and inventory data into actionable recommendations.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear, professional communication and follow‑through when working with vendors and cross‑functional partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and retail management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Occasional travel for trade shows or vendor visits as needed.

About Us

Not Just Cowboys...but we have those too!

To attract and retain the best talent possible, King Ranch, Inc. is committed to providing a culture focused on our core values, which include being a team player, honesty, accountability, willingness to learn and excellence. These aren’t just words to us, they are us! Our employees give their best each and every day to safeguard the legacy we have been entrusted with.