Ruggable · 7 hours ago
Category Merchandising Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
4+ years expRuggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California, focused on empowering customers with innovative home décor products. The Category Merchandising Manager will drive product category development and performance by collaborating with various teams to create customer-centric assortments and optimize product strategies for profitable growth.
Consumer GoodsHome DecorInterior DesignManufacturing
Responsibilities
Contribute to category strategies by analyzing customer insights, market trends, and competitive activity
Support the creation and maintenance of seasonal line plans and assortment frameworks
Track product performance and provide recommendations for SKU optimization, line expansions, and product refreshes
Help prepare seasonal line presentations and materials for cross-functional reviews
Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to communicate category needs, product briefs, and key opportunities
Assist in managing the product lifecycle, including sample reviews, product specs, and tracking milestones
Maintain product data accuracy and partner with teams to ensure accurate updates across functions and timely launches
Monitor weekly business performance; identify risks, opportunities, and shifts in consumer behavior
Compile and share actionable insights with cross-functional partners to inform decisions
Support pricing analysis and assist in developing promotional strategies alongside Planning and Marketing
Partner closely with Planning, eCommerce, and Marketing to ensure cohesive go-to-market execution
Provide merchandising inputs for site merchandising, marketing storytelling, and campaign prioritization
Maintain strong communication across teams to keep product stories and priorities aligned
Own day-to-day product setup and maintenance, ensuring accuracy across internal systems
Support SKU-level forecasting inputs and help prepare post-mortems on category performance
Assist in improving merchandising processes and tools to drive efficiency and clarity
Qualification
Required
4–6 years of merchandising, category management, or product-related experience (home goods or consumer goods a plus)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into recommendations
Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Creative problem solver with a customer-first mindset
Proficient in Google suite, Microsoft Office Applications (Excel & Sheets); experience with merchandising or PLM systems & project management systems is a plus
Benefits
An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan
Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Company
Ruggable
Ruggable leverages its patented technology to design and manufacture machine-washable rugs.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Ruggable has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-05-01Seed
2017-06-01Seed
Leadership Team
Nicole Otto
Chief Executive Officer Ruggable
Jeneva Bell
Founder
Recent News
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