CSC Generation · 1 month ago
Director of Merchandise - Bike
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCSC Generation is focused on connecting people to their passions through their online stores. They are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Merchandise to lead the Bike division, responsible for driving financial performance, developing optimal assortment strategies, and leading a high-performing merchandising team.
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Responsibilities
Drive financial performance, achieving aggressive sales, margin, and inventory turn goals across all channels and platforms
Develop and maintain the optimal bike assortment strategy, integrating technical expertise, industry trends, and customer insights
Build and nurture strategic relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing, terms, and key buys to maximize gross margin and support differentiated product stories
Harness advanced analytics, including AI-powered demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and consumer trend modeling to inform merchandising and financial decisions
Lead and mentor a high-performing merchandising team, fostering accountability, professional development, and a rigorous, results-oriented culture
Oversee the flow of inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels, high velocity turns, and minimal waste through predictive analytics and agile buying practices
Partner with Planning on annual and seasonal budgets, forecasting, and KPI reporting, leveraging AI and data science for enhanced accuracy and opportunity identification
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and Creative, developing promotions and campaigns that drive brand engagement and capture emerging industry narratives
Uphold and advance category content standards, visual merchandising, and taxonomy for improved customer experience and conversion rates
Monitor team and category KPIs, utilizing advanced reporting platforms and AI-powered data visualization to detect trends and prescribe action plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred); Master's degree a plus
10+ years in retail buying/merchandising, with extensive e-commerce and bike industry experience
Demonstrated record of strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and assortment development in fast-paced, multi-channel environments
Deep analytical and presentation skills; fluency in Excel; experience with purchasing, planning, and reporting systems
Results-oriented leadership style with a passion for fostering high-performing, data-driven teams
Track record of leveraging AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics for merchandising, planning, or consumer insights
Outstanding communication and negotiation capability
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
Genuine enthusiasm for the cycling industry and deep understanding of key brands, trends, and consumer behavior
Experience or demonstrated aptitude integrating AI-powered forecasting, inventory optimization, and consumer data analytics into merchandising decisions and reporting workflows
Ability to identify, adopt, and champion new technologies and platforms that advance our competitive position
Strong understanding of how machine learning and data science can transform buy plans, assortment curation, and personalized marketing
Benefits
Paid time off policies
401(k)/RRSP match
Medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
Employee discounts at our portfolio companies
Company
CSC Generation
CSC Generation develops a proprietary technology platform designed to save brands from liquidating.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-27Series E
2021-10-01Series D
2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Justin Yoshimura
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2025-07-19
2025-03-28
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