REI · 1 week ago
Divisional Merchandising Manager- Men's Apparel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $239K/yr
10+ years expREI is a company committed to inclusivity and the outdoors, and they are seeking a Divisional Merchandising Manager for Men's Apparel. This role involves leading the merchandising team to achieve sales and inventory goals while developing and executing product strategies in collaboration with various departments.
ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionManufacturingOutdoorsRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Lead annual strategic business planning to achieve membership, financial, impact, and customer goals, including specialty shop and new category plans
Align cross‑divisional partners and vendor strategies to support enterprise merchandising, marketing, and customer objectives
Set and guide strategic assortment direction to ensure profitability, sales growth, and alignment with the overall merchandising vision
Analyze business performance and market trends, adjusting strategies to strengthen short‑term results and long‑range plans
Oversee seasonal hindsight reviews and trend identification to inform future product and activity strategies
Partner with Planning and Replenishment to define financial goals and ensure effective governance of merchandise planning, margin, and inventory performance
Drive process improvements that enhance merchandising efficiency, operations, and cross‑department strategy execution
Collaborate across Marketing, Digital, Visual Merchandising, Retail, and Co‑op Brands to ensure cohesive product planning and omni‑channel execution
As a member of the Leadership Forum, develops a deep understanding of, effectively communicates and broadly supports execution of company strategies and priorities, aligning all partners towards a common goal and clear product vision
Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results
Challenges and inspires employees to achieve business results
Oversees training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of merchandising management experience including general management, assortment planning, financial planning, inventory management, and product development, with 3+ years managing multi-million dollar merchandising plans for a company with sales above $500MM/year
5+ years of people management experience
Demonstrated insight and expertise in planning and executing annual merchandising strategies and business plans across national and geographic markets
Knowledge of retail, manufacturing, and distribution processes with experience in multi-channel retailing
Knowledge of business principles from multiple disciplines and ability to apply these principles in driving change/outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
Proven negotiation experience and relationship building skills
Progressively responsible experience in managing business operations for large multi-unit companies
Builds capacity of individuals and teams through effective employee development, involvement, communication, and supervision efforts
Creates a strong, mutually supportive work spirit and culture where people can do their best
Makes effective organization and people decisions in a manner consistent with REI's values and ethics
Benefits
Generous employee discount
Access to health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Accrued time off
Company
REI
At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we exist to inspire and enable life outside for everyone.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ken Voeller
Divisional Vice President | Store Operations
Michelle Kirkpatrick
VP FP&A and ERP Transformation Program
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