<p>Robert Half is partnering with our client, a leading global lifestyle and apparel organization, in the search for a Wholesale Apparel Merchandiser. This role supports a high-visibility wholesale business and plays a key part in developing category strategies, building curated assortments, and analyzing marketplace performance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, data-driven, and passionate about creating product experiences that resonate with consumers across the apparel market.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position:</strong> Merchandiser, Wholesale Apparel</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid — Onsite Tuesday–Thursday)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-month contract</p><p><strong>Pay Rate: </strong>$22.50/hour</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Wholesale Apparel Merchandiser will support the Merchandising Manager in driving category strategies, seasonal assortments, and marketplace insights for the wholesale channel across the Americas region. This role contributes to product planning, go-to-market preparation, and in-season performance monitoring to ensure the delivery of the right product at the right time. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and an understanding of the wholesale apparel landscape.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the development and maintenance of regional line architecture and assortment strategies for the wholesale channel, including franchise and lifecycle management.</li><li>Assist with creating curated seasonal assortments that support commercial priorities and align with brand and marketing strategies.</li><li>Provide data-driven insights, reporting, and recommendations to inform long-term merchandise financial plans and marketplace execution.</li><li>Prepare seasonal recaps, performance summaries, and analysis to identify opportunities for optimization.</li><li>Assist with GTM (go-to-market) preparation, including coordinating samples and developing materials for internal and external presentations.</li><li>Collaborate with Wholesale Planning to monitor in-season performance, support financial goals, and recommend promotional or markdown actions aligned with global guidelines.</li><li>Conduct trend research and competitive analysis to inform assortment decisions and identify market opportunities.</li><li>Execute ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support seasonal planning and decision-making.</li><li>Manage merchandising operations such as sample tracking, seasonal reporting, and updates to line architecture documents.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>2–4 years of experience in a merchandising or buying role (4+ years strongly preferred).</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, trends, and marketplace insights.</li><li>Proven collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.</li><li>Experience supporting wholesale channels is highly desirable.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.</li><li>Familiarity with merchandising tools, systems, and reporting platforms.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.</li><li>Passion for the apparel industry and strong understanding of consumer and market trends.</li><li>Must reside in Southern California and be able to work onsite Tuesday–Thursday weekly in Costa Mesa.</li></ul>

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