Mens Merchant

Skims•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. Key Responsibilities Position Summary The Merchant – Men’s owns the category strategy and assortment architecture across the full division (Underwear, Apparel, Accessories). This role partners cross-functionally to build commercially successful assortments that balance innovation, trend relevance, core essentials, and margin performance while ensuring alignment with SKIMS’ brand vision and global growth strategy.

Requirements

3–5 years of merchandising or product experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Proven ability to build consumer-focused assortments
Experience working across wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels
Strong presentation and cross-functional communication skills

Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Assortment Planning · Develop seasonal line plans and product strategies aligned to revenue, margin, and long-range business goals
Influence product decisions throughout lifecycle—from concept through launch and post-launch optimization
Build category assortments tailored to target consumer segments and channel needs
Business Performance & Analytics · Analyze weekly and monthly sales performance, identifying risks and growth opportunities
Conduct hindsight analysis to inform future assortment and investment decisions
Monitor inventory, rate of sale, and stock on order to determine buy depth and reorders
Cross-Functional Partnership · Partner with Design, Planning, Production, Marketing, and Ecommerce to ensure successful launches
Present category insights and performance in monthly and quarterly business reviews
Collaborate with Ecommerce to optimize online merchandising and in-stock performance
Market & Consumer Insights · Track competitive landscape, pricing strategies, and consumer trends within apparel categories
Recommend product positioning that strengthens brand authority and category growth
Operational Excellence · Maintain product data accuracy across systems
Support and mentor assistant level team members
Drive process improvements and scalable merchandising practices