Merchandising Manager, Private Labels

Los Angeles, CAOnsiteFull Time$120,000–$128,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Private Label
Merchandising
Apparel
Denim
Cut-and-sew
Line Planning
Assortment Management
Pricing Strategy
Costing
Wholesale Pricing

Nice to have

Data-driven retail
Stitch Fix
High-volume private label
PLM Systems
ERP Systems
Merchandising Tools

Role summary

Stitch Fix is seeking a Merchandising Manager for its Private Labels division. This role is responsible for developing and executing merchandising strategies, line plans, and pricing for private label apparel, with a focus on denim and/or cut-and-sew. The manager will collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams, manage operational workflows, and oversee costing and financial analysis to ensure profitability. The position requires 8+ years of apparel merchandising experience, strong analytical and Excel skills, and proven people management abilities. Experience with data-driven retail environments and PLM/ERP systems is preferred.

What You’ll Do:

Strategy, Line Planning & Assortment Management
- Develop and execute seasonal and in-season merchandising strategies, line plans, style architectures, and pricing strategies for Stitch Fix.
- Partner with Design to ensure assortments are commercially viable, trend-relevant, and differentiated.
- Recommend category mix, style counts, pricing, and repeat/core opportunities.
- Manage detailed line sheets, line lists, Pre-POs, and buy executions.
Client & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the primary merchandising contact for Stitch Fix, participating in client line reviews, milestone meetings, and performance recaps.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Design, Product Development, Production, Planning, and Account Management across the product lifecycle.
- Manage operational workflows, calendars, and milestones to resolve risks regarding margin, quality, timing, or delivery.
- Manage and mentor a Merchandising Associate.
Financials, Costing & Analytics
- Oversee costing details (MOQs, fabric economics, duties, freight) to safeguard margin targets and profitability.
- Collaborate with Planning to align buy quantities, flow, and depth with financial targets and sales velocity.
- Analyze sell-through, rate of sale, inventory, returns, and SKU productivity to extract actionable takeaways for future line builds.
- Leverage test-and-learn findings and client feedback to continuously optimize product investments.

Who You Are:

8+ years of apparel merchandising experience, with a focus on private label (denim and/or cut-and-sew expertise highly preferred).
Commercial & Analytical Acumen: Deep understanding of costing, wholesale pricing, margins, inventory, and lifecycle management.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
Execution & Operations: Proven experience managing line plans, Pre-POs, buy execution, and cross-functional processes.
Communication & Leadership: Strong presentation, stakeholder management, and direct people management abilities.

Preferred:

Direct experience working with data-driven retail partners (e.g., Stitch Fix) or high-volume private label environments.
Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems and merchandising tools.

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