Senior Product Merchant

SAXX Underwear Co. is looking for a Senior Product Merchant to join the team based at our Portland office location. This is your opportunity to be part of a globally growing brand in a dynamic work environment.

THE SENIOR PRODUCT MERCHANT WILL....

Be a strategic driver of product vision, assortment planning and product lifecycle management. You will define and execute product strategies that align with evolving consumer needs, channel dynamics, and competitive market trajectories. You will translate data into strategy to build optimized product

assortments that consistently achieve revenue, margin, SKU and inventory productivity, and market share goals across the DTC, Amazon, wholesale and global partner channels.

This role requires a forward-thinking leader who balances analytical rigor with creative problem solving, and who partners cross-functionally to drive category performance, compelling product stories, and differentiated product and brand positioning with a deep focus on both the consumer and business.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Build and maintain a long-term product roadmap that integrates innovation, lifecycle management, and commercial priorities.
• Lead the seasonal product line planning process, driving strategic decisions around introductions, expansions, rationalizations, and exits. Create thoughtful product roadmaps, introduction pacing, and SKU strategies grounded in category performance, trend direction, and consumer insight.
• Leveraging consumer insights, sell-through, sell-in, consolidated margin, and other financial data, translate business objectives into clear product strategies that maximize revenue, profit, and inventory efficiency.
• Establish channel-specific product assortments that optimize product performance within each channel and tier.
• Develop a deep understanding of channel trajectories (D2C, wholesale, off-price, international), competitive activity, and macro trends to influence go-to-market plans and product executions.
• Serve as the connective tissue across product, planning, marketing and sales teams to ensure priorities, timelines, and decisions are aligned and achieved. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, business, or related field or equivalent professional experience.   
• 8 years of progressive experience in apparel product management, merchandising strategy, and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable product strategies.
• Deep understanding of apparel market dynamics, consumer trends, and channel behavior.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience driving innovation and leading product launches from concept through commercialization.
• Experience in merchandising in a multi-channel marketplace

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At SAXX we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace community, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• We offer equitable salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage to support your wellbeing.
• Get additional health care support through a virtual health care platform and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participate in a profit-sharing retirement savings program.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• Hybrid working environment—on average 3 days a week in office.
• 4 paid days off are dedicated for you to volunteer in your community and to support causes that matter to you most.
• Have your birthday off to celebrate in style.
• Free products? Yes, please! Every SAXX employee receives an annual $600 credit to treat themselves and the people in their life to our premium products.
• Hang out with the cute and cuddly dogs in our office (Woof!)
• Stay fueled with healthy snacks, coffee, and tea.
• Be part of a team of incredibly talented, passionate, and empowered people focused on building and innovating
• Make an impact with your work—each person has an equal opportunity to contribute to our goals.

We appreciate your interest in the role, however; only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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