Private Label Merchant, Accessories

Position Overview

The Private Label Merchant is responsible for merchandising the private label women's accessories lines at Tuckernuck to drive sales and gross profit. This role includes developing assortment strategies, setting target retail prices and cost parameters, and analyzing product performance to inform future decisions.

The Private Label Merchant partners closely with Fiona, Ellen, the Fashion Director, and the Design team to develop the Accessories product verticals. They also collaborate with the internal private label production team to ensure purchase orders are placed accurately and on time. In addition, this role participates in sample fitting, development, and approval processes to ensure product design intent and financial goals are met.

Core Responsibilities:

Develop and execute seasonal assortment strategies for the private label Accessories and Jewelry categories

Partner cross-functionally with Design, Production, Marketing, Merchandising, and Logistics to bring product from concept to customer

Manage sales, margin, and inventory performance for owned product categories

Analyze product performance and leverage insights to inform buying and development decisions

Ensure timely and accurate purchase order placement and delivery execution

Communicate product launches, assortment plans, and delivery timing to internal teams

Manage and mentor a Buying Coordinator, reviewing work for accuracy and development

Manage Private Label Product Development Process:

Provide historical selling data, customer insights, and competitive analysis to inform design and development decisions

Analyze current and previous seasons’ performance, comp styles, and price points to determine buy depth and assortment strategy

Prepare weekly historical recaps with recommended action items for the Private Label team

Identify new style opportunities that resonate with the Tuckernuck customer and brand mission

Identify assortment gaps and opportunities within the category and collaborate with other buyers to avoid duplication across third-party and private label assortments

Track buys as they are written to ensure alignment with monthly, seasonal, and category financial plans

Manage Buy to Warehouse Process:

Write and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely submission and accuracy

Update buys in internal systems and adjust as necessary to maintain open-to-buy targets

Monitor shipments and communicate delivery updates with vendors and the Production team

Manage in-season inventory through reorders, cancellations, and delivery shifts to maintain healthy stock-to-sales ratios

Analyze in-season product performance and recommend actions to drive sell-through and margin

Partner with Creative, PR, Styling, and Merchandising teams to support product launches and maximize performance

Minimum Requirements

At least 5 years of experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

Passion for the Tuckernuck brand and interested in retail/ fashion

Obsessed with details and constantly double checking

Problem-solver with a proactive nature

Flexible and adaptable with willingness to support other departments

Outstanding communication and organizational skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to learn every single day

Energetic, kind, sincere, and positive attitude

Ability to build solid relationships with teammates and vendor partners

Proficient in Excel and ability to learn new software platforms quickly

Interest in data analytics to drive decisions

Compensation 

Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The estimated annual compensation for this role is $75,000-$85,000; classified as full-time exempt and not eligible for overtime. At Tuckernuck, we care about our team and offer benefits that support your health, growth, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off and holiday, paid new parent leave, day care coverage, a generous employee discount, and other great perks. 

Core Values

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Find the Fun

Stay Authentic

Respect

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Start Strong & Finish Strong

Have Courage

Continuous Improvement

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.