Senior Bike Merchandiser & Category Leader (Remote)

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discounts

Professional development & AI tools

Autonomy and ownership of category

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Merchandise Manager, Bike, to lead the category strategy and financial performance for a broad cycling assortment across multiple retail banners. You will own the open-to-buy, drive sales and margins, and build differentiated product offerings through strong supplier partnerships.

The role requires hands-on buying, sourcing, and inventory management with end-to-end accountability. You will mentor buyers, collaborate with Planning, Marketing, and Creative teams, and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years in retail buying/merchandising with strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Experience with inventory management, demand forecasting, procurement optimization, and category financial performance.
• Direct cycling industry experience with established brand relationships preferred.
• Experience mentoring buying teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandising and sourcing strategies across bikes, frames, and components.
• Own the open-to-buy budget and day-to-day buying decisions across banners.
• Drive category sales, gross margin, inventory turnover, and profitability targets.
• Evaluate market trends and customer preferences to build differentiated assortments.
• Build and maintain relationships with brands and manufacturers, negotiate terms.
• Identify new suppliers and onboarding opportunities to expand assortment.
• Forecast demand using sales data and analytics to refine procurement plans.
• Monitor KPIs and vendor performance to meet financial targets.
• Mentor buyers and junior merchants; lead cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Merchandising

Category leadership

Vendor management

Sourcing

Forecasting

Negotiation

Data analytics

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Merchandising systems

Purchasing software

AI tools in merchandising

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a Merchandise Manager, Bike, to lead the category strategy and financial performance for a broad cycling assortment across multiple retail banners. You will own the open-to-buy, drive sales and margins, and build differentiated product offerings through strong supplier partnerships.

The role requires hands-on buying, sourcing, and inventory management with end-to-end accountability. You will mentor buyers, collaborate with Planning, Marketing, and Creative teams, and travel