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Merchandising Manager
A Merchandising Manager sets category-level strategy for product selection, pricing, and inventory across a retail organization, leading a team of merchandisers or buyers and reporting to a director of merchandising or retail operations. This role depends on Category Management expertise and skilled Vendor Negotiation to secure favorable terms, along with Inventory Planning to align stock with anticipated demand. Strong Retail Analytics and Forecasting abilities help the manager make data-driven decisions about what products to carry and in what quantities.
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Vice President of Global Merchandising
SKIMS
Los Angeles, CA
This executive role shapes what SKIMS sells across all categories and channels worldwide, blending data analysis with creative vision to build iconic products while optimizing assortments for owned retail, ecommerce, wholesale, and international markets. It suits an analytically strong leader who can translate customer insights into strategy while managing the complex relationships between product development, design, planning, buying, and regional teams.
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Global Director Merchandising Men’s Running Footwear
Nike, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
This is a strategic leadership role directing the global men's running footwear business at Nike, requiring expertise in product portfolio management, financial modeling, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment to drive category growth and competitive advantage.
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Site Merchandising Manager
Beachhouse
Full-time · Los Angeles, CA · $110,000 – $115,000
You'll own the digital storefront for BÉIS travel products, managing how customers discover and purchase items through merchandising strategy, site search optimization, and performance testing. This role suits someone who combines analytical rigor with e-commerce execution, thriving in cross-functional environments where data drives decisions about product placement, navigation, and the shopping experience.
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Where Merchandising Managers commonly go next: Director of Merchandising.
Director, Global Merchandising - UGG Footwear
HOKA
Goleta, CA · $154,700 – $208,800
Lead global product strategy and seasonal assortments for UGG's footwear category, translating consumer insights and market trends into brand-aligned commercial direction. This director-level role suits experienced merchandisers who excel at balancing creative vision with financial performance across international teams and channels.
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