Assistant Merchandiser - House Brands

Our House Brands are built to inspire and equip adventures near and far, and Proof sits at the very heart of that mission. As our Assistant Merchant for Apparel, you will bridge the gap between product development and the customer experience. Collaborating daily with Design, Production, Marketing, and Creative, you will support the end-to-end assortment strategy and ensure its seamless execution across all channels. This role demands a blend of analytical grit and creative intuition to meet specific business KPIs, elevate the merchandise strategy, and continuously improve our product and processes.

In this position, you will report to our Merchant overseeing the Proof Brand.

This role is based out of our headquarters in Austin, TX; relocation support will be provided to a remote hire.

Responsibilities

Owner of the data line sheet, keeper of total document accuracy and updates

Develop understanding for category trends and react as necessary

Manage PO deliveries with brand operations team to ensure timely product launches

Work with planning on receipts, PO’s, and inventory management

Assist with market buys, including developing SMUs and exclusive product

Bring marketing POV to all product launches

Create brand notes and product briefs that relay product info for creative teams

Special projects for the product team around return rates and product launches

Work with creative and editorial on PDP and marketing direction

Drive category business from a holistic buyer POV across House Brands and 3PA

Participate in brand discovery

Help manage day-to-day with lead merchant