Head of Merchandise (Remote)

Director of Product Merchandising
Competitive benefits including fitness center reimbursement and product discounts. This is a remote position; As a leader in the vitamins, supplements, and natural wellness industry, we focus on delivering science-backed, high-quality products that support healthier lives. We are a digitally driven organization investing in innovation, customer experience, and data-informed growth.
We are seeking a Director of Product Merchandising to define and execute enterprise-wide category, assortment, and innovation strategies across Swanson's product portfolio. This role is responsible for driving category growth, profitability, innovation performance, and portfolio optimization across Direct-to-Consumer, Amazon & 3P Marketplaces, and International channels.
As a key leader within the organization, you will oversee category strategy, assortment planning, innovation roadmaps, and portfolio performance while leading and developing a team of merchandising professionals. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Innovation, Marketing, Pricing, Analytics, Purchasing, Ecommerce, Marketplace, and International teams to deliver business growth and strengthen Swanson's market position.
Own category vision, strategy, and performance across multiple channels
Monitor category performance and implement improvement plans
Identify growth opportunities, portfolio gaps, and emerging market trends
Own innovation roadmaps and product pipelines for both owned and partner brands
Evaluate launch performance and optimize future innovation investments
Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations
Represent Merchandising across enterprise initiatives and strategic projects
Influence decisions across Innovation, Marketing, Pricing, Analytics, Purchasing, Ecommerce, Marketplace, and International teams
Business Performance & Growth:

Manage innovation performance and product lifecycle strategies
Utilize analytics and financial insights to guide business decisions
Support enterprise growth initiatives across all sales channels
10+ years of progressive merchandising or category management experience

• Demonstrated success managing category performance, innovation pipelines, and cross-functional business initiatives
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities
• Experience owning financial performance and driving business results
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development abilities
• Experience working across multiple sales channels, including DTC, marketplaces, and international markets a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field

As Director of Product Merchandising, you'll drive category growth, lead innovation, influence enterprise-wide strategy, and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellness journey of millions of customers.