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Position Overview A growing omnichannel retail and eCommerce organization is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Merchant to lead category performance, assortment planning, vendor partnerships, and growth initiatives across key product lines. This individual will own category strategy from planning and forecasting through execution, while driving sales, profitability, and long-term business growth. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with proven merchandising expertise and exceptional business judgment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying opportunities, developing category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced retail environment. Responsibilities Develop and execute merchandising strategies that drive category growth, revenue, and profitability Manage vendor relationships, supplier negotiations, pricing strategies, and purchasing decisions Own sales forecasting, inventory planning, budgeting, and open-to-buy management Evaluate assortment performance and optimize product selection to align with customer demand and market opportunities Identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and new growth opportunities within assigned categories Lead promotional planning and ensure inventory readiness to support marketing initiatives Support product sourcing, private label development, and new product introduction efforts Collaborate with Marketing, eCommerce, Retail, Sales, and Operations teams to execute category plans Monitor digital performance, product discoverability, and customer engagement metrics Analyze category performance and present recommendations to senior leadership Develop business cases and strategic initiatives that improve category performance and customer experience Drive continuous improvement in merchandising processes, planning, and execution