Sr. Merchant-Coppell, TX; Hybrid

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Regular Full-Time Coppell, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

Senior Merchant

Superior Group of Companies ™, formerly Superior Uniform Group, established in 1920, is a combination of companies that help customers unlock the power of their brands by creating extraordinary brand experiences for employees and customers. It provides customized support for each of its divisions through its shared services model.

Superior Cloth & Stitch is a fashion-forward, cutting-edge, leading manufacturer of medical apparel and accessories. Every day we strive to capture the fresh, fun and exciting essence of uniforms for medical professionals across the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is pivotal in driving product strategy, assortment planning, and merchandising excellence to meet customer needs and achieve business objectives. The Senior Merchant will lead product category management, collaborate cross-functionally, and analyze market trends to deliver innovative, high-quality products that align with the Superior Cloth & Stitch portfolio of brands through a consumer-centric lens.

This is a hybrid role based in Coppell, TX.

• Partners with Merchandising leadership to develop and execute merchandising strategies that support the company’s growth and profitability goals within the uniform and scrubs market
• Creates and communicates seasonal line plans to guide design, product development, and production in support of company objectives
• Works closely with S&OP and Finance teams to develop and validate seasonal newness financial plans
• Drives cross-functional alignment with Design and Sourcing to ensure product meets cost and gross margin targets and is delivered on time and in full
• Identifies opportunities for new product development and enhancement of existing lines to meet evolving consumer behavior, driving thoughtful collection strategies that provide meaningful differentiation in the marketplace and create impactful emotional connections
• Owns the end-to-end go-to-market process, driving efficiencies through the GTM calendar and exercising prompt, accurate decision-making at critical milestones
• Uses market data to recommend pricing strategies, promotional activities, and product assortment optimization
• Creates and communicates pricing strategies that align with brand positioning
• Tracks business performance using a data-driven approach to identify risks and opportunities and react to current business
• Provides thorough and meaningful analysis of the business by channel and effectively articulates learnings to management
• Maintains expert knowledge of the consumer base through strong field relationships, frequent store visits, and direct consumer feedback
• Maintains a constant understanding of the competitive environment
• Participates in product reviews to ensure execution meets design aesthetic, and in key business meetings throughout the product creation process
• Works closely with Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure seamless product launches and promotions
• In collaboration with the Design team, leads the optimization and integration of the Centric PLM system into the product creation process

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of experience (5 years preferred) in merchandising, buying, product management, or product creation, preferably in apparel or a related industry
• Well versed in product creation, including fabric, materials, garment construction, and production lead times
• Proven track record of success in category management, product…