Category Manager - Apparel Job at StockX (Detroit)

Manager Materials Development Apparel

We’re supporting a leading global apparel organization in identifying a Manager,...

Location

United States , Portland

Salary:

33.40 - 37.11 USD / Hour

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify material-related issues and propose alternatives
Strong understanding of the apparel creation and material development processes
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Proficiency in English
Strong IT skills (MS Office, internal databases)
Willingness to travel as required
Growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning
Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering or a related field (or equivalent education/experience)
Minimum 2 years of experience in material development or a similar discipline

Job Responsibility

Serve as the primary contact and subject matter expert for all apparel material–related topics across internal teams
Drive cross-functional material discussions, lead material selection, and promote material consolidation for efficiency
Build and maintain strong relationships with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and external suppliers
Ensure accuracy and availability of material data in internal systems (technical specs, costing, lifecycle information)
Identify and vet sources for new material developments aligned with sourcing strategy and product allocation needs
Partner with Tier 2 suppliers to translate design direction into innovative, commercially viable materials
Manage seasonal material development from kickoff to finalization, including initial price negotiations with suppliers
Ensure all materials are tested and approved by Materials Quality teams according to timelines and standards
Collaborate cross-functionally to build a focused material toolbox and optimize material efficiency across categories
Maintain and continuously improve the materials library

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Category Manager - Apparel

The Apparel Category Manager is the single-threaded owner of apparel category gr...

Location

United States

Salary:

120000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year

StockX

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Deeply embedded in second-hand fashion & apparel culture — you know the people, platforms, trends, and economics, and you’re already plugged into the ecosystem
5+ years of experience in category management, partnerships, marketplace growth, brand, or operator roles in apparel, streetwear, fashion, or adjacent ecosystems
Comfortable owning outcomes, not just strategy — you execute, iterate, and adapt
Strong relationship builder with credibility among sellers, creators, designers, and community members
Data-literate and commercially minded — you understand pricing, margins, liquidity, and incentives
Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and energized by building something from the ground up

Job Responsibility

Own the Apparel Category End-to-End
Define and execute the growth strategy for apparel within the platform
Own category-level performance across supply, engagement, and revenue
Establish quarterly goals, leading indicators, and operating rhythms
Be the Market & Culture Expert
Maintain deep, current knowledge of apparel culture
Serve as the internal voice of the apparel community, informing product, marketing, and platform decisions
Supply & Creator Acquisition
Build and own a pipeline of high-impact apparel sellers, shops, designers, influencers, brands, and creators
Personally recruit and onboard flagship sellers who set the tone for the platform

What we offer

opportunities for benefits (e.g., medical, dental), equity and discretionary bonuses

Fulltime

Manager Category Management, ORI FTW

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Drive the ORI FTW category bus...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

Adidas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in Category Management/product required
Regional experience preferred
Creation background is a plus
Passionate for FTW
University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing
Sporting goods or fashion industry experience required
Fluent in English
Has lived and worked in different cultures or has substantial experience working in regional teams
High Business Acumen
Strong Computer Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot), Powerpoint, etc

Job Responsibility

Drive the ORI FTW category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs
Support Senior merchandising director in the execution of product strategy
Category interface between CCS team (identify business opportunities, SMU opportunities, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.)
Responsible for CCS creation to drive local relevance and additional opportunities, capability to work independently
Good communication and influence skills to work with cross functional team
Drive market/consumer insights and strategic concepts into a product plan with long term lifecycle that considers end to end consumer journey
Responsible for the business success of the category incl. setting forecasts, pricing corridor, size range, RID and Sell-through
Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. brand collection, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, etc.
Define extended range for sample ordering and order samples sets for GCA, including inline pre-sale & SMS, plus ISC, etc.
Set price bands according to target (standard margin based on average price)

Fulltime

Manager, Category Management, ORI APP/ACC

DRIVE a sustainable Originals APP business growth through a product strategy tha...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

Adidas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in range management/product required
University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience
Sporting goods & Retail industry experience required
Fluent in English
Strong Computer Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot), Powerpoint, etc
Passion for sports & fashion, belief that through sports we have the power to change lives

Job Responsibility

DEEPEN CONSUMER CONNECTION: Obtain and deliver consumer insights to create and select the appropriate product, well understand market trends and leverage them in product creation
MERCHANDISING STRATEGY & PLANNING: Deliver seasonal merchandising plan, including range architecture, segmentation, lifecycle, pricing, product range and store layout from both global and local creation and direction for assortment
PRODUCT CREATION PLANNING AND MANAGMENT: responsible for holistic range plan, product brief, feedback integration and GTM of assigned scope, drive cooperation with creation team to deliver market-leading products, utilize local creation to rapidly respond to market & sell-through trends
BUSINESS PLANNING MANAGEMENT: support regular sell in with product range plan and sell-in margin to achieve sell out target and other critical product financial target
ROUTINE: including business track/review through DNA & Lakehouse and system/file management including Master Range File, HUB,M-3
DRIVE CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION & ALIGNMENT: This role will need a smooth and effective cross functional communication including sales and channels to align seasonal strategy and assortment with both GCA and Global organization

Fulltime

Lead Product Line Manager for Training Apparel

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized leader in the c...

Location

United States , Beaverton

Salary:

50.40 - 56.00 USD / Hour

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in global apparel product creation, ideally in training or performance categories
Background in product, merchandising, or line management
Proven ability to work cross-functionally at scale
Strong comfort with tools like Keynote and Excel
Ability to ramp quickly in complex systems

Job Responsibility

Lead global training apparel product lines end-to-end
Drive timelines, decisions, and alignment across large cross-functional teams
Own product reviews, line plans, and key deliverables
Act as a decision-maker to maintain momentum and clarity

What we offer

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
Paid sick leave
Retirement plans with a match

E-Commerce Merchandise Planner

The E-Commerce Merchandise Planner is responsible for developing item-level fina...

Location

United States , Los Angeles; Gardena

Salary:

65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year

Foot Locker

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field
3–5+ years experience in ecommerce planning, digital inventory management, or merchandise planning (apparel & footwear preferred)
Advanced Excel capabilities
comfortable working with large datasets and size-level reporting
Experience with ecommerce platforms and planning systems (e.g., Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Blue Yonder/JDA, Power BI)
Understanding of sizing, silhouettes, and seasonality across product categories
Consumer-first digital mindset
Strong retail math, forecasting, and scenario planning
Ability to interpret size-level analytics and predict sell-down patterns
Clear and confident communication with cross-functional partners

Job Responsibility

Build, manage, and update weekly, monthly, and seasonal forecasts for sales, margin, demand, receipts, and inventory
Forecast at the SKU/color/size level, taking into account historical analytics, emerging trends, and marketing drivers
Translate assortment strategies—Fashion, core, and seasonality—into investment and flow plans
Align forecasts with promotional calendars, stylized collections, product drops, influencer campaigns, and seasonal floorsets
Own ecommerce OTB strategy for assigned categories and identify risk/opportunity scenarios
Monitor in-stock %, size availability, WOS, aging, and reserve inventory to ensure strong sell-through and margin health
Manage lifecycle stages for apparel & footwear: test → scale → maintain → taper → exit
Recommend inventory actions including replenishment, raise/lower strategies, size adjustments, consolidation, or markdown
Create and maintain weekly analytical tools tracking: Sell-through and sell-velocity by size, silhouette and franchise
Conversion trends tied to availability

What we offer

Employee Discount
Paid Time Off
Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
401(k) | Roth 401(k)
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Opportunities for Advancement
Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
Strong Company Culture
Employee Resource Groups

Fulltime

Key Account Manager - Amazon Apparel

Join a global sportswear leader and help shape the future of digital retail. We ...

Location

United States , Portland

Salary:

Not provided

Adidas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Four year degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising or related field preferred
Minimum eight years of field sales experience with key accounts in consumer goods
Sporting goods industry experience preferred
Strong understanding of retail metrics and financial data to influence outcomes
Ability to develop logical assortment plans based on space, inventory, and sell through
Skilled in negotiation and influencing across internal and external teams
Advanced communication and presentation skills across business levels
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Job Responsibility

Build and execute strategic sales plans that align account goals with adidas objectives
Drive account growth by analyzing performance, identifying opportunities, and applying innovative sales tactics
Collaborate with marketing and retail teams to deliver impactful sell through programs
Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and key account partners
Provide accurate reporting, forecasting, and insights to support business decisions
Implement product and brand direction for apparel categories on Amazon
Lead sell in and sell through, collaborating with merchandising and retail activation teams to achieve profitable growth and ensure adidas is represented with excellence

What we offer

Robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
adoption, with surrogate and fertility support
short and long-term disability
basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage
401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
education assistance
generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Fulltime

Assistant Product Developer

As the SMU (Special Make-Up) / Athletes & Teams Assistant Product Developer, you...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Rapha

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A graduate, ideally with a degree in fashion/textiles/sportswear or equivalent work experience
At least 2 years’ experience working for an apparel brand
Good time management and organisational skills
Has a basic understanding of technical materials and their properties
Good attention to detail and experience using Mac OS, Adobe Illustrator and G Suite. Confident working on CADs, Lay-plans and print files using Adobe Illustrator
Solutions-based mindset
Be able to work to tight and challenging deadlines

Job Responsibility

Support the development of high-performance cycling apparel and accessories for professional athletes, partner teams, and special projects
Work closely with designers, developers, and suppliers
Ensure critical dates are met throughout the product lifecycle
Day-to-day supplier communication, gathering information on products and potential issues within the sampling process
Support Mid and Senior members of staff to manage a range of categories of products and update alongside the critical path
Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, graphic and supply chain teams to ensure that products are risk-assessed in a timely manner
Communicate all fit and construction comments to our vendors through the PLM system
Participate in weekly meetings and fit sessions
Support with measuring prototype samples and size sets before fittings
Review construction, measurements and quality of all samples, including Shipment Samples

What we offer

Flexible working hours
Support for ad-hoc remote working during the week
25 days annual leave
2 additional days paid time off to participate in a sportive or similar related cycling event
A flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle through our Getting Started Scheme
An annual clothing allowance of £1,120 for testing and promotional purpose
A company bonus scheme
A health cash plan provided by Healthshield worth up to £1405 per year
Mental health support with MyndUp
Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office

Fulltime

Category Manager - Apparel

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Location:
United States , Detroit

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

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