Sr. Merchandiser - Los Angeles, CA

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8 hours ago

About Us: · PISTOLA is redefining modern denim through craftsmanship and innovation, blending timeless style with forward-thinking design to create iconic, sustainable, and functional pieces that inspire confidence in every fit. As a Los Angeles-based contemporary apparel brand u ...

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About Us:

PISTOLA is redefining modern denim through craftsmanship and innovation, blending timeless style with forward-thinking design to create iconic, sustainable, and functional pieces that inspire confidence in every fit. As a Los Angeles-based contemporary apparel brand under KNG (PISTOLA and DAZE), we're known for effortlessly elevated essentials with a clean, cool California aesthetic.

Position Overview:

As a Merchandiser, you will drive the end-to-end product lifecycle. You are the bridge between creative vision and commercial reality, ensuring our assortments hit that perfect sweet spot of trend-driven and highly profitable. Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, you'll navigate our fast-moving world with strategic grit and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate balances a creative eye with an analytical mindset to excel within our dynamic, cross-functional team.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and merchandise seasonal wholesale assortments for Pistola and Daze, aligning with brand vision, customer insights, and financial goals.
Partner with the Director of Planning to build seasonal line plans by delivery, ensuring style/SKU-level detail supports business and account needs.
Collaborate with Design, Sales, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure deliverables align with the production calendar while meeting profitability and speed-to-market targets.
Research current and emerging trends, analyze market data, and identify risks and opportunities in pricing, styling, and assortment mix.
Monitor market and competitive trends to drive continuous product improvement and differentiation for wholesale partners.
Support wholesale sales efforts by developing strong product strategies, key item focus, and line presentations tailored to each account.
Identify key categories, items, and growth opportunities that drive both brand and wholesale channel performance.
Track progress against the Production Calendar, managing both core timelines and accelerated projects to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.

Who You Are

Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen
Results-driven, with a solid understanding of financial metrics and profitability levers
Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
Highly collaborative, able to build alignment and influence across teams and with external partners
Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and develops solutions before issues arise
Organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Must be currently based in Los Angeles
; no relocation assistance or support for out-of-state transitions is available at this time.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Fashion, Business, or a related field
5–7 years of experience in wholesale merchandising, buying, or product strategy within the fashion or apparel industry
Proven ability to analyze data, forecast sales, and build strategic assortments that drive business growth
Experience managing the product development lifecycle from concept to market
Proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems (e.g., NuOrder, PLM, RLM, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of wholesale channels, key account needs, and market trends
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

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