Merchandiser

About UsNaadam is redefining luxury by delivering the world's finest cashmere at an accessible price. Founded in 2013, with a vision to bring premium, sustainably made cashmere to the everyday wardrobe, we've built a brand that values innovation, transparency, and connection with our customers.At Naadam, we are dedicated to pushing limits, nailing the details, and delivering products that are built to last. We pride ourselves on combining quality, craftsmanship, and modern design to create timeless, versatile pieces that are soft AF!Job SummaryNaadam is seeking a driven, resourceful, and detail-oriented Merchandiser to play a critical role in shaping and driving our Men's assortment! Reporting into the Senior Director of Merchandising, you will own key aspects of the product lifecycle including assortment planning, line building through in-season management, and serving as owner of a defined portion of the business.In this role, you'll partner closely with Design, Planning, Production, and Marketing to bring the Men's assortment to life, drive strategy on a day-to-day level, and identify opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about product, energized by cross-functional collaboration, and comfortable balancing strong instincts with data-driven decision-making, we'd love to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesAssortment & Line BuildingOwn the seasonal line plan, line sheets, and merch file for the Men's assortment, partnering with the Senior Director of Merchandising on overall directionServe as owner of the line planning process end-to-end, from concept through delivery, ensuring milestones are tracked and metUse learnings from performance and market research to suggest and push new, innovative strategies for the businessMarket & Trend AwarenessServe as the go-to expert on the competitive landscape — silhouette, trend, retail pricing — within Men's, adjacent categories, and potential expansion categoriesMaintain deep knowledge of relevant aspirational brands, conduct market research and competitive shopping to identify and develop opportunities for newness, white space, and expansionCross-Functional PartnershipBring a collaborative approach to key cross-functional partners to help realize the brand vision, influencing decisions that shape overall assortment strategy:Design: Bring a strong POV on direction, grounded in trend and business needPlanning: Partner on pre-season planning and long-term business strategySite Merchandising: Keep the customer experience clean, fresh, and UPT-focusedMarketing: Drive weekly trend reporting and outfitting recommendationsCommunicate clearly with cross-functional partners on assortment updates, drops, adds, and shifts in strategyPresent assortment strategy, recaps, and hindsights to cross-functional teams and leadershipFinancial & Performance ManagementManage sales reports from Shopify to analyze data, recap hits and misses, and efficiently communicate out actions and opportunities to Marketing, Planning, and Product teamsMonitor sell-through, margin, and inventory performance, proactively recommending in-season adjustments to optimize the assortmentSupport pricing strategy for Men's and product lifecycleConduct hindsight analysis each season to inform go-forward strategy, applying strong business acumen to fully understand wins, misses, and the implications of product decisionsSample ManagementMaintain close partnership with Marketing on sample management — pulling samples for product meetings and owning full organization of the sample librarySkillsWell-rounded experience in the Men's business, with the product instincts and strategic voice to help lead its planned growthExpert-level understanding of retail math metrics and retail salesStrong business acumen, with the ability to digest large sets of sales data and fully understand the implications of product decisionsComfortable driving in-season/post-season analysis with little guidanceExcellent presentation skills and communication, with experience presenting to cross-functional teams and senior leadershipHighly collaborative, with experience working with cross-functional partners (Design, PD, Marketing, Creative, Production, Planning, Site Merchandising, etc.)Proficiency in ExcelProduct-focused, with a keen eye for trend and a strong understanding of the competitive spaceResults-driven with a sense of urgency and the ability to work within multiple seasons at oncePrior people-management experience a plus, or readiness to grow into managing a direct reportQualifications3–5 years of merchandising experienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experienceWork Hours & BenefitsPaid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick)Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Family Leave401k PlanHybrid Work - Employees are required to be in office Mondays, Wednesdays, and ThursdaysSalary Range: $70,000 - $90,000Salary offered will be commensurate with experience.Naadam is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.