Who We Are:

At melin we set out to create the most premium, highest quality headwear in the world. We believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our products that we can extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of “A Players”.

About The Role :

In this role, you'll be instrumental in the success of melin’s Direct-to-Consumer Ecommerce and Retail Store businesses as you oversee Merchandising, Buying, and Inventory operations. Your responsibilities include crafting assortment strategies to captivate our customers and implementing financial and inventory management tactics to fulfill melin customers' demands promptly.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Merchandising:

• Develop comprehensive merchandise standards for OMNI-channel retail operations.
• Review sales and inventory data daily to optimize site merchandising based on sales and inventory trends, GTM launches, marketing communications, and product-related sales goals.
• Ensure products are launched correctly and on time, with the appropriate information, scheduling, and categorization. 
• Ensure timely launch of GTM and product-related assets across online channels. Review and test assets and user experience cross-device and browser.
• Optimize product titles, descriptions, images, and keywords to improve search engine rankings and visibility.
• Develop and implement strategies for SEO optimization to improve organic search results.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in Ecommerce.
• Research new market opportunities and ways to expand product offerings.
• Collaborate with the UX/UI teams to enhance the shopping experience.
• Ensure that the navigation and search functions are user-friendly.
• Ensure that the website's visual presentation aligns with brand guidelines.

Buying and Inventory Planning :

• Develop and drive merchandise assortments that meet DTC customer needs that are aligned to the overall company strategy, resulting in increased earnings for the Ecommerce and Retail Stores.
• Analyze inventory trends and sales to make data-driven buying decisions to support and drive weekly, monthly, and seasonal demand.
• Monitor inventory levels daily and, in some cases, hourly to ensure inventory is available for in-demand products.
• Manage and fully own the merchandising plan for melin - Edit product line assortment to set the merchandise point of view, key item positioning and launch plans to ensure assortment delivers best-of-brand consumer experience and supports business objectives.
• Efficiently achieve sales and profitability targets through proactive bulk inventory management in Full Circle and turn management.
• Set product selling initiatives by season, or monthly as needed: work with Ecommerce, Marketing, and Creative teams to execute campaigns and supportive tactics.
• Work with the Planning team to fulfill replenishment needs efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Work with Marketing/Creative to create content to increase demand where needed - call out on weekly DTC calls to get creative in motion for styles that need extra support.
• Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season sales. Be the first line of communication for how products are performing.
• Attend product line meetings and develop a brand-forward seasonal merchandising strategy for the Online and Retail stores.
• Partner with the Product team on web exclusives and ensure they are thoughtfully managed.
• Successfully manage SKU efficiency, product profitability and inventory turn KPIs.

Qualifications and Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in buying, planning, or merchandising (OMNI experience preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Thrive in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to implement and learn new systems and process with urgency.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other data analysis tools.
• Goal-oriented, with high standards of honesty, ethics, and personal accountability.
• Awareness of market trends and consumer tastes.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to tell a concise story behind large data.
• Ability and passion for making data driven decisions.
• Highly organized and capable of being the functional expert on cross-functional teams.
• Brings a winning mindset to a collaborative team environment.
• Moves urgently behind a purpose for the team.
• Drive for results.
• Full Circle Experience – preferred.
• Shopify Experience – preferred.

Location & Office Structure : This position is an in-office position five days a week in San Clemente, CA and subject to change based on business needs.

Compensation : The salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000 annually; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks :

• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts and travel to desirable destinations, in accordance with plan guidelines
• Wellness program
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days, bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
• Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@arch-cos.com. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.