Senior Category & Product Development Manager, eComm

📋 Description

• Own end-to-end product lifecycle for your category from concept to launch and post-launch optimization.
• Translate anime, gaming, and pop culture trends into compelling assortments across apparel, accessories, collectibles, and collaborations.
• Develop product briefs, define assortments, and make buy, pricing, and inventory decisions balancing fan demand and profitability.
• Partner with vendors to manage product development, sampling, approvals, production timelines, quality, and delivery.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Design, Creative, Marketing, Planning, Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure successful product launches.
• Hybrid schedule in Los Angeles office.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years in merchandising, buying, category management, or product development in direct-to-consumer eCommerce or consumer products.
• Deep knowledge of anime, gaming, and youth culture; translate trends to products.
• Own category performance: assortment, forecasting, pricing, margin, and inventory.
• Track record taking products from concept through launch and post-launch optimization.
• Experience partnering with manufacturers/vendors for development, sampling, approvals, production, quality, and delivery.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and experience with eCommerce analytics, inventory, or PLM systems.

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible time off policies
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) program
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit