Alphalete Athletics LLC is hiring: Fashion Merchandiser Buyer & Planner in Misso

Company Overview: Welcome to Alphalete, where two exceptional brands come together to offer unparalleled experiences in both performance and lifestyle. At Alphalete, we specialize in premium workout clothing and athleisure designed for individuals who demand the best in both style and function. Our collections provide comfort, sophistication, and performance to elevate every workout, while inspiring confidence for those who live an active life. Meanwhile, at Alphaland, we build upon that commitment to excellence. Known as the “Disneyland of fitness," Alphaland is a place where high performers come to be their best. With state-of-the-art facilities like 3 gyms, 2 NCAA-sized basketball courts, a football/soccer field, private workout studios, AlphaEats and more, it’s a space unlike any other.

As part of our growing company, you'll be immersed in a dynamic and inclusive culture that fosters creativity, innovation, and personal growth. We believe in providing the tools and the environment for our team members to Learn More, Dream More, and Be More.

Role Overview: This role is responsible for creating a merchandising plan and buying seasonal lines in accordance with Alphalete’s goals and objectives. This position will play a key role in managing the procurement of goods and sales strategy for our products in our e-commerce store. This role involves close communications with suppliers overseas, analyzing market trends, and ensuring our store has the appropriate products available to meet customer demand.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work closely with design, logistics, and finance teams to create seasonal merchandising strategies that consider company initiatives, growth drivers, and sales trends.
• Create seasonal buying strategies that achieve sales goals, maximize profit, and inventory productivity goals for both women’s and men’s categories.
• Responsible for purchasing all collections in accordance with company launch calendar. This will include but not limit:
  • Create detailed purchase orders that include product skus, quantities, sizes, colors, prices, delivery dates, and payment terms per distribution center for each season.
  • Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to determine which products to purchase and quantities needed.
• Formulate and define pricing strategies.
  • Collaborate with logistics team to establish product pricing based on cost, desired profit margins, competitor pricing, and market conditions.
  • Regularly evaluate supplier costs and negotiate for better pricing or more favorable terms to improve profitability.
• Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning
  • Proactively gather, analyze, and derive insights in the industry to identify additional product assortments or business growth opportunities.
  • Analyze market trends, customer purchasing behavior, and competitor activity to inform purchasing decisions.
  • Work closely with FP&A team to create sales forecasts based on historical data and anticipated demand for products launches and peak seasons.
  • Identify emerging fashion trends with design team to adapt the buying strategy to stay ahead of market demands.

Additional Job Duties:

• Collaborate with the marketing team in-season to manage the execution of category inventory flow, product education, chase, cancellations, markdowns, and exit strategies.
• Assist in overseeing production of goods and ensure quality control is upheld throughout all stages of the production process.
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Work with the Design Director to prepare and create seasonal line plans.
• Work closely with shipping and production department to ensure all timelines are upheld and on track.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-2+ years of experience in a merchandising/buying/planning role in the fashion or e-commerce industry.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret multiple data points across various channels and market segments.
• Understanding of season-to-season business performance and the ability to drive business based on key financial indicators to maximize business opportunities.
• Excellent sense of style and color trends; athletically minded.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills—interpersonal, written, and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of motivation.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Merchandise management/buying experience in retail is highly desirable
• Familiarity with e-commerce principles and fitness apparel industry trends

Alphalete is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and supportive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.