Senior Product Merchandiser

About the role

Melin, a premium headwear brand, is looking for a Senior Product Merchandiser to own the commercial strategy for its product lines and act as the strategic bridge between Product, Design, Sales, Marketing and Operations. This is a senior individual-contributor role focused on line architecture, assortment strategy and SKU frameworks across the Hydro, Thermal, Mill and future franchises.

Key responsibilities

• Own 18-24 month product roadmaps and seasonal line plans, balancing financial targets with category pillars, and build SKU architectures, price ladders and margin frameworks with Finance and Demand Planning
• Lead sales hindsight, market trend analysis and competitive teardowns to support growth strategies for line expansion, SKU productivity and sell-through
• Define segmented assortment strategies across DTC, Wholesale and Major accounts and manage product lifecycles end to end, with clear entry and end-of-life criteria
• Translate market needs into product briefs and align Design, Development, Marketing and Sales on timelines, costing and Go-to-Market execution
• Own merchandising tools (line plans, PLM hygiene, templates) and calendar discipline, and mentor junior team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience; Bachelor's in Business, Merchandising, Marketing or a related field preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in merchandising, product strategy or category management in premium apparel, headwear, accessories or lifestyle goods
• Proven track record of commercial outcomes such as revenue, initial margin, SKU productivity and line sell-through
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and the ability to influence design, sales and executive teams without direct authority

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of line architecture, price ladders and multi-channel assortment planning (DTC, Wholesale, Majors)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, PLM systems and retail analytics tools
• Executive-level presentation and storytelling skills
• Willingness to adopt AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies

What we offer

• Salary of $110,000 to $140,000 plus an annual bonus opportunity
• In-office hybrid arrangement: 4 days per week in the San Clemente office, with 1 day from home by option
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, paid gym membership, 401k with employer match, and milestone anniversary travel gifts
• 15 days of PTO plus an extra day each anniversary year and 3 floating holidays, plus paid beach and giveback days
• Product gift program, brand discounts and complimentary meals 3 times a week