About Ruggable:

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!

Job Summary:

The Merchandising Manager will support the development and performance of Ruggable’s product categories, helping to bring customer-centric, on-brand assortments to market. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, and eCommerce to ensure that product strategies are executed effectively and deliver profitable growth. The ideal candidate is highly organized, data-curious, and excited to help shape category direction through insight-driven decision making.

What You'll Do:

Category Strategy & Assortment Planning

Contribute to category strategies by analyzing customer insights, market trends, and competitive activity
Support the creation and maintenance of seasonal line plans and assortment frameworks
Track product performance and provide recommendations for SKU optimization, line expansions, and product refreshes
Help prepare seasonal line presentations and materials for cross-functional reviews

Product Development Partnership

Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to communicate category needs, product briefs, and key opportunities
Assist in managing the product lifecycle, including sample reviews, product specs, and tracking milestones
Maintain product data accuracy and partner with teams to ensure accurate updates across functions and timely launches

Business Analysis & Reporting

Monitor weekly business performance; identify risks, opportunities, and shifts in consumer behavior
Compile and share actionable insights with cross-functional partners to inform decisions
Support pricing analysis and assist in developing promotional strategies alongside Planning and Marketing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Planning, eCommerce, and Marketing to ensure cohesive go-to-market execution
Provide merchandising inputs for site merchandising, marketing storytelling, and campaign prioritization
Maintain strong communication across teams to keep product stories and priorities aligned

Operational Excellence

Own day-to-day product setup and maintenance, ensuring accuracy across internal systems
Support SKU-level forecasting inputs and help prepare post-mortems on category performance
Assist in improving merchandising processes and tools to drive efficiency and clarity

What You'll Need to Have:

4–6 years of merchandising, category management, or product-related experience (home goods or consumer goods a plus)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into recommendations
Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Creative problem solver with a customer-first mindset
Proficient in Google suite, Microsoft Office Applications (Excel &Sheets); experience with merchandising or PLM systems & project management systems is a plus

Compensation:

$100,000 - $140,000 per year base salary
An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Category Merchandising Manager

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