Assistant Merchant

San Francisco, CA

At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 200 million single-use plastic bottles and 715,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel.

Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.

At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day.

About the Team:

Always on top of what’s hot in the fashion industry, the members of our Merchandising team ensure we have the right products in the right places at the right time. With their exceptional taste and expert analytical skills, they work closely with cross-functional teams like Digital Commerce and Production to manage inventory and delight our customers with the products they want—and the ones they don’t yet know they want but must have.

About the Role:

We're looking for an Assistant Merchant who is detail-oriented and adept at managing data across various merchandising platforms. Your role will play a crucial part in shaping our product lines by overseeing the entire product lifecycle, including collaborating on pre-season planning and ensuring our collection stays competitive through thoughtful analysis and strategic product launches. You'll work hand-in-hand with our management team to support our categories' growth, all while maintaining the backbone of our merchandising structure through meticulous sample management and assortment tool upkeep. If you enjoy making a tangible impact on both the day-to-day and the bigger picture, this role could be your next great challenge.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure data integrity is maintained across all merchandising documents

• Build and maintain our seasonal assortment tools, PLM and SKU counts

• Own all aspects of sample management for growth categories

• Partner closely with manager to oversee product lifecycle from development through commercialization to retire/product obsolescence

• Assist with pre-season planning and execution of seasonal buys to meet financial targets and execute on fashion/core product flow strategy

• Apply learnings from in-season sales to influence our go forward strategy for all product launches

• Execute regular marketplace analysis to ensure products, strategies and pricing have Rothy’s competitively positioned for growth

You are:

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Driven for results with strong financial acumen

You have:

• 1-2 years of assistant merchant experience

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• A collaborative, growth mindset!

• Passion for product and a deep curiosity to understand customer trends and behaviors

Our benefits:

• Generous paid time off

• 401k matching

• Comprehensive health plans for you and your family

• Supplemental mental health benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursement

• Dog friendly offices

• Employee Discount Program!

Pay range:

$32 - $38/per hour

Base pay is one part of the total rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

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