Merchandising Manager, Private Labels

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.