Ecom Manager, Merchandising & Buying

Vida Shoes International

• $85K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years in merchandising & buying within fashion, focusing on trend analysis, assortment planning, and e-commerce/omni-channel experience.
  • Strong communication skills with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Proficient in analytical and retail math skills.
  • Solid understanding of Open to Buy and associated financial metrics.
  • Ability to discern market trends using data and commercial product knowledge.
  • Familiar with web analytics tools like Google Analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Develop assortment plans based on data and customer insights.
  • Identify product opportunities according to performance and market demand.
  • Build relationships with wholesale and cross-functional teams for product quality.
  • Forecast demand and manage buy orders per inventory and sales goals.
  • Report on product and promotional performance to guide future decisions.
  • Conduct analysis to inform ongoing and future buying strategies.
  • Collaborate on inventory management to enable a smooth customer experience.

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.
  • Potential for career growth within a global footwear leader.
Full Job Description
Vida is looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Ecom Manager, Merchandising & Buying to own the end-to-end product lifecycle for several of our digital stores-from line planning and buying to site merchandising and conversion optimization. This role plays a critical part in driving sales performance by ensuring we have the right product, in the right place, at the right time, paired with a compelling online shopping experience.

Compensation: $85-100k Annually

Job responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

Product Buying & Line Planning
  • Develop seasonal and annual assortment plans based on historical data, trend analysis, and customer insights.
  • Identify product opportunities and gaps based on performance, customer demand, and market trends.
  • Build and manage relationships with wholesale team and cross functional partners to deliver the best quality product during optimal selling periods.
  • Forecast product demand and place buy orders in alignment with inventory targets, sales goals, and budget constraints.
  • Own reporting on product, category, and promotional performance to inform future buying and merchandising decisions.
  • Track KPIs including revenue, gross margin, inventory turn, AOV, and sell-through.
  • Conduct in-season and post-season analysis and identify learnings for future planning.
  • Manage SKU lifecycle from introduction to markdown or phase-out, ensuring inventory productivity.
  • Collaborate with VP/E-commerce and Planning on replenishment, open-to-buy (OTB), and margin management.
  • Partner with operations, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure inventory availability and a seamless post-purchase experience.


Merchandising/e-Comm
  • Own the digital merchandising strategy: monthly editorial stories and home page layout for individual websites.
  • Comp shop relevant competitor sites and apps for promotional activity, product and navigation opportunities. Stay on top of current market site trends and technology enhancements
  • Develop seasonal merchandising calendars aligned with marketing, promotions, and product drops. Brief all asset needs in Asana and in person to creative team and graphic designers.
  • Own product set up in system and ensure product data accuracy (descriptions, images, pricing, tags) and to help maximize SEO and conversion.
  • Maintain PLPs and PDPs to drive optimal conversion and customer engagement
  • Plan and execute digital promotions in coordination with VP/E-commerce, Planning and Wholesale teams.
  • Work closely with UX partners to leverage analytics to monitor product performance (CTR, conversion rate, units sold, return rate) and adjust strategies accordingly.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of merchandising & buying experience within fashion industry, with proven expertise in trend analysis, assortment planning, and driving sales through strategic product selection; e-comm/omni channel experience a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Entrepreneurial spirit and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and retail math skills
• In depth understanding of Open to Buy and financial metrics to drive it
• Strong commercial product eye, informed by data and ability to identify key market trends and opportunities
• Familiarity with Web analytics (Google Analytics) and A/B testing.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in E-commerce platforms, particularly Shopify and/or Shopify Plus is a plus but not required
• Skilled at managing multiple projects at once and pivot priorities as needed

Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries, please. #LI-ONSITE

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