Denver , Colorado
|Hybrid
|Contract
Denver, Colorado
|Hybrid
|Contract
Bring your merchandising expertise to a fast-paced retail environment where you’ll help shape Men’s Apparel strategy across ecommerce and full-price stores in the Americas region. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with cross-functional teams, build seasonal assortment plans, and influence product direction through data-driven insights, market awareness, and strong commercial thinking.
Responsibilities
- Lead seasonal merchandising strategy and line architecture for Men’s Apparel, aligning plans with regional goals, brand direction, and financial objectives.
- Own merchandising execution for full-price ecommerce and store channels across the Americas region.
- Develop and refine assortment plans, ensuring line plans stay aligned with channel merchandising plans at key milestones.
- Evaluate product performance, identify gaps and overlaps, and recommend assortment improvements that support growth.
- Research marketplace trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to inform seasonal direction and product decisions.
- Monitor and maintain line plans throughout the season to support accuracy, calendar milestones, and go-to-market readiness.
- Analyze financial and historical data to spot risks and opportunities and support decision-making for category performance.
- Prepare materials for line reviews and other key presentations, helping drive alignment across regional and global partners.
- Collaborate with planning, channel, sales, and global merchandising teams to support a coordinated and effective merchandising process.
- Contribute to a collaborative, values-driven team culture that supports smart, thoughtful, and inclusive decision-making.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 6+ years of experience in merchandising, product management, or a related field.
- Background in apparel merchandising strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of retail math, financial metrics, and profitability analysis.
- Ability to interpret data, forecast needs, and manage detailed line plans with accuracy.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience working with PLM systems.
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in an open, cross-functional environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with consumer-facing retail, ecommerce, or full-price channel merchandising.
- Knowledge of seasonal planning, line reviews, and GTM calendar processes.
- Exposure to marketplace research and trend analysis.
- Ability to think strategically while also handling tactical execution.
- Passion for building inclusive teams and contributing to a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
Horizontal Talent is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe inclusive teams create better ideas, better solutions, and better outcomes for everyone.
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Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $22 - $28 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
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