Senior Merchandising Associate

About Bombas

Bombas is a comfort-focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013 after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. Bombas has expanded its product line to include underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community.

The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we’re inspired by that ethos, fostering a diverse and inclusive team where different perspectives strengthen our ability to create comfortable products and serve our communities.

This role is based at Bombas HQ in New York City.

About the Role

We are looking for a razor-sharp, team-player to join our Merchandising team as a Senior Merchandising Associate. This role reports directly to our Merchandising Manager and supports our Intimates and Apparel departments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role. You will work cross-functionally with Design, Sourcing, and Planning teams to drive the future product strategy for our growing business and coordinate with Site Merchandising, Creative, and Marketing teams to ensure product comes to life across all touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Own ideation and execution of all seasonal Line Plans for our Intimates and Apparel departments, including high-level strategy, product assortment, and forecasting.
• Manage assortment end-to-end for Intimates and Apparel, including all documentation maintenance and assortment change communication with support from the Merchandising Assistant.
• Lead Weekly Cross-Functional Team meetings for your department.
• Analyze and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reporting for assigned departments; translate data into clear insights, identify key drivers, and recommend actionable next steps.
• Accountable for seasonal Product Launch Doc and PLM deliverables with support from the Merchandising Assistant.
• Collaborate with Site Merch on product launch process and site order strategy.
• Own entering product for calendarized email sends.
• Manage and fulfill copy requests with the Creative team.
• Understand the competitive environment; proactively seek market knowledge through exposure to competitive retail outlets and brands.
• Accountable for Biannual Market Comp Research with support from the Merchandising Assistant.
• Collaborate with the Wholesale team to support our Wholesale accounts.
• Assist the Merchandising Manager in working with Design and Sourcing to develop the product assortment, merchandise point of view, wholesale strategies, and key item positioning, ensuring the collection is compelling, commercially viable, and meets financial goals and customer expectations.
• Consistently evaluate processes to find efficiencies, including incorporating AI into day-to-day work.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in retail buying and/or merchandising, preferred.
• Experience in Intimates and/or Apparel is a plus.
• Working knowledge of retail financial measurements.
• Working experience with Design and Sourcing teams.
• Proficient in G-Suite and Excel.
• Strong product sensibility.

Skills

• Analytical ability to synthesize data and provide forward-thinking insights.
• Proven track record of owning deliverables end-to-end in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and excited about working cross-functionally across various departments.
• A love for product and strong prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple seasons at once.
• A team player who is willing and happy to help.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Belief in our mission and an understanding of the importance of giving back.
• Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up.
• Comfortable staying focused while working in any type of environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and employer-paid health, medical, and dental benefits.
• 401k with match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Snacks, socks, and a fun, relaxed office environment.
• Office lunches, offsite team outings, and company retreats.
• Team volunteering opportunities.
• Equity in the business for all full-time employees.
• Flexible paid time off, including unlimited vacation, sick days, and wellness days.
• $100 monthly wellbeing reimbursement.

Pay

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000 and $85,000/year. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need. The total rewards package may also include annual bonus and equity target award opportunities.