Merchandising Manager

About Intradeco Apparel

Founded in 1982, and with deep roots in the textile industry since 1921, Intradeco has grown into a global vertical manufacturing company, supplying quality casual clothing and thermal underwear to major retailers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. At Intradeco, we provide a holistic approach to apparel manufacturing, encompassing all stages from ideation phase to final product distribution. Our vertical integration, combined with our lean manufacturing capability, allows us to respond quickly to market demands, handle direct-to-store and replenishment programs, and offer unique flexibility to our customers.

Our Team

We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, and breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy, and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on trust, teamwork, quality, sustainability, and integrity.

This is a full-time, on-site hybrid position in New York City; M-F from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Salary Range: $84,800 to $114,300annual.

Who we are looking for:

The Merchandising Manager will partner with the Design team on product line direction for Private Label and Branded product. Will also bring customer and market prospective to the design and product development process. The Merchandising Manager will act as a liaison with Sales, Sourcing, Production teams and retail customers on the development process.

What you will do:

• Guide design on brand appropriate trends and big ideas, elevate, innovate and be competitive; Be an expert in the area of business
• Stay informed of market trends, competitive analysis, and emerging market opportunities to adjust the product strategy accordingly and integrate into seasonal assortments
• Ensure the product assortment is consistent with brand identity, target audience preferences and seasonal trends
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of merchandising efforts and implement improvements where necessary
• Forecast and create seasonal line lists; partner with Design, Sourcing and Fabric Manager on fabric development
• Conduct regular market trips to collect seasonal trend and competitor data to share with Design, Management, and Retail partners
• Create competitive analysis reports and present findings in market meetings
• Analyze retail sales with design team to identify opportunities
• Collaborate with Design, Technical, Sourcing, and Production on all stages of product development
• Lead and manage product handovers with Sourcing, Production, Technical, Sales and Design
• Manage seasonal calendar adherence for deliverables and cross functional critical deadlines
• Collaborate with Design on market presentation set ups
• Identify product opportunities for ecomm to grow the business
• Partner with Sales in creating and monitoring online content and imagery
• Monitor online customer reviews and react to any opportunities for product improvement
• Lead contact for Licensor product approvals and marketing needs.
  
  

Who you are:

• Bachelor of Arts,Science orFine Arts
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in product management and merchandising
• Knowledge of apparel design, fabrics and product development
• Experience for mid-tier and mass is a plus
• Vertical manufacturing experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office and Acrobat Pro.Illustrator knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of textiles and PLM systems is a plus
• Versatile learner
• Strategic thinker
• Hands on approach to the product and business.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities
• Ability to meet long and short-term deadlines
• Analytical skills and conceptual creative ability
• Ability to translate trend and market information into actionable and informed recommendations
• Ability to negotiate and influence cross functional and retail partners
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation
• Health and Wellness – There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and t play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle
• Time away from work – Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping out employees create a work-life harmony!
• Growth and Development – We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development
• Financial planning and wellbeing – No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401(k) match!
  
  

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