Merchandising Specialist (Merchandising Strategy)

Merchandising Specialist (Merchandising Strategy)

Los Angeles, California, United States

About the Job

Job Summary We are seeking a strategic and visionary Merchandising Strategy Specialist to develop and manage merchandising strategies across both offline and online stores. This role is vital in aligning U.S. operations with HQs vision while executing plans that drive growth in both the K-beauty and local beauty product portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Merchandising Strategy - Develop and execute comprehensive merchandising strategies for both offline and online channels aligned with global and long-term goals
• Support the development of a cohesive portfolio, managing both K-beauty and local brands
• Create and manage Planograms (POG) for consistent and visually appealing assortments
• Coordinate product ordering and inventory alignment across teams
• Develop promotional and educational tools for sales teams and product launches
• Integrate new trends, customer insights, and emerging categories into strategic plans
• Store Opening Strategy - Oversee store setup from fixture design to product placement, aligning with company strategies
• Manage collaboration with brand partners for visual merchandising elements
• Execute localized strategies to optimize customer experiences
• Collaborate with HQ and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth store openings
• Align new store initiatives with the broader portfolio and brand vision
• Performance Analysis - Track and analyze store sales by location; identify trends for assortment and promotions
• Prepare detailed performance reports for store managers and HQ
• Assess success of merchandising strategies and make recommendations for improvements
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to maintain portfolio relevance
• Perform regular performance reviews and strategy adjustments
• Explore external partnerships aligned with strategic growth
• Market Research & Trend Analysis - Conduct thorough market research to identify competitors, customer preferences, and emerging trends
• Apply insights to product decisions and strategic planning

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in merchandising, retail strategy, or similar field

Experience in both offline and online retail operations

Proven ability to manage product portfolios aligned with HQ direction

Experience in store opening, from planning to execution

Strong analytical skills with ability to drive data-based decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration experience with global and local teams

Familiarity with performance tracking and strategy refinement

Strong communication and presentation skills for strategic reporting

Preferred Qualifications

Background in Strategy or the Beauty industry preferred

Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is desirable but not required

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Salary & Benefits

Base Salary: $79,000 - $90,000 per year

Bonus: Eligible for annual performance-based bonus

Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, employee discount program, lifestyle allowance, mobile phone plan reimbursement, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off (PTO), wellness days, and creative days, flexible work hours, monthly team building budget