Buyer - Merchandising Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company And Culture

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

• Develop seasonal assortments across footwear, apparel and accessories that align with merchandising, editorial and financial strategies while meeting or exceeding sales and profit goals.

• Own product and category strategies across all channels, expanding the assortment to increase relevance among Complex consumers.

• Maintain a strong understanding of fashion, sneakers, music, sports and cultural trends; ensure key trends are represented and test emerging concepts for commercial viability.

• Manage open-to-buy budgets, and oversee sales forecasts, inventory, returns, margins, pricing and category profitability.

• Analyze weekly and monthly performance—including sales velocity, sell-through, TY/LY, inventory turn, product attributes, online availability and markdowns—to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.

• Manage the business in-season through reorders, cancellations, markdowns, pricing adjustments, inventory shifts and “chase” opportunities; conduct post-season analysis to improve future assortments.

• Manage inventory levels, product availability, delivery schedules and the flow of goods into internal systems across all channels.

• Ensure accurate and timely product setup, SKU creation, purchase-order entry, pricing, costing, product information and delivery tracking.

• Act as a key liaison internally across Licensing, Merchandising, E-commerce, Marketing, Editorial, Operations and Finance to align priorities and execution.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brands and vendors, including supporting negotiations, exclusive products, licensing initiatives and design collaborations.

• Partner with Editorial, Marketing and E-commerce teams to develop compelling product stories for the website, email, social media, content and pop-up activations.

• 5+ years of buying or merchandising experience, preferably in footwear, streetwear, apparel or multi-brand e-commerce.

• Strong understanding of retail math, including OTB, margin, markup, sell-through, inventory turn and markdowns.

• Knowledge of the fashion calendar, market appointments, delivery windows and sneaker/streetwear launch and drop strategies.

• Deep understanding of footwear, streetwear, fashion trends and youth culture, with strong product instincts.

• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills with experience managing budgets, reports, purchase orders and product data.

• Strong vendor management, negotiation, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel for market appointments, trade shows, and brand meetings both domestic and internationally up to 3 times a quarter.

• Preferred skills in Centric and Airtable.

• Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare FSA 
• Dependent Care FSA 
• Commuter Benefits FSA 
• Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• 401k with 4% match
• Pet Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• Flexible PTO

The Pay Range, which consists of salary and commission, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.