What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Manager - Apparel position at BIOWORLD MERCHANDISING?
Company Overview
Bioworld Merchandising is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private-label apparel, headwear, and accessories across all retail channels. We collaborate with some of the most widely recognized brands and retail partners in the world. Employees of Bioworld consider it an honor and a privilege to be part of one of the most creative, dynamic companies in the industry. We are seeking skilled candidates who are excited to join our team.
We Believe in Great Brands: Our goal is to translate each brand’s story into product that is as innovative and distinctive as the brand itself.
Creative Culture: Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together creative product design and strong merchandising expertise. We value collaboration and believe innovation comes from diverse perspectives.
We Are the Market: We immerse ourselves in retail environments, contemporary culture, and consumer behavior to stay ahead of trends and market shifts.
Position Overview
As the Merchandising Manager – Apparel, you will lead the development and execution of marketplace and assortment strategies for Bioworld’s Apparel Division, with a focus on licensed sports apparel and accessories. You will ensure the right product reaches the right customer, in the right channel, at the right time.
This role blends creative vision with data-driven decision-making and requires a strong understanding of athletes, consumers, and performance apparel trends. You will partner closely with Design, Product Development, Sales, Planning, and Operations to deliver compelling assortments that meet financial targets and elevate our brands.
Qualifications
- 5 years of merchandising, product management, or related experience within apparel and accessories
- Strong analytical skills with experience using sales, inventory, and marketplace data
- Proven ability to manage multiple seasons and timelines simultaneously
- Strong understanding of consumer-driven retail behavior
- Experience working with licensing partners and brand stakeholders (preferred)
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with licensing partner
- Experience in omnichannel and/or e-commerce merchandising
- Familiarity with PLM, ERP, and retail planning systems
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Marketplace Strategy & Planning
- Own long-range and pre-season planning for apparel categories
- Define marketplace strategy, segmentation, and channel-specific assortments across wholesale and DTC
- Identify white-space opportunities and align strategies with adjacent categories
Assortment Development
- Build consumer-centric assortments and seasonal line architectures within divisional guidelines
- Set pricing strategies and ensure assortment integrity across channels
- Direct the execution of apparel product strategies from concept through launch
In-Season Management
- Monitor in-season performance and marketplace execution
- Partner with Planning and Marketing to manage capacity, optimize performance, and deliver financial targets
Consumer Insights
- Track consumer demand, market trends, and competitive activity
- Leverage insights to inform assortment, pricing, and product decisions
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner with Sales Managers, Category Managers, Design, Licensing, and Operations teams
- Ensure product strategies align with sales goals, licensing requirements, and operational execution
- Prepare and present merchandising strategies, recaps, and performance updates to leadership
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field