Assistant Merchant, Women's Bottoms

Posted:
1/23/2026, 8:11:16 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Francisco, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

San Francisco, CA

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

The Assistant Merchant of USCA Levi's ® Women's Bottoms creates compelling assortments and manages daily assortment and our needs for a class or subclass(es). They partner with the USCA Men's Merchants to guide the strategy for Men's Bottoms and partners to bring seasonal category visions to life. The Assistant Merchant understands their customers' needs and market dynamics to create the right product mix for the marketplace.

About the Job

  • Create assortment strategy for Women's Bottoms class or subclass(es) based on analysis of both our internal metrics, competitive landscape, consumer insights and macro trends. Deliver assortments that support key brand and cluster strategies while achieving financial targets.
  • Partner with planner and allocator on weekly business reviews, open-to-buy management, and plan revisions to achieve financial goals and strategic goals.
  • Analyze weekly and monthly product performance, partnering with Planning & Allocation and Sr. Merchant. This partnership identifies risks and opportunities. Determine and guide short-, medium-, and long-term actions to increase opportunities and minimize risks.
  • Prepare for, present during Milestone Meetings including Briefs, Hindsight, Sales Launch, Assortment Reviews, Product Reviews, and Investment Reviews.
  • Engage and partner with Global & Cluster Merchandising teams to ensure agreement and influence Merchandising Strategy; ensure USCA Women's tops needs are met.
  • You will report into our Sr. Merchant.

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline.2 years direct merchandising/buying experience working at an apparel manufacturer, retailer, or marketer.
  • Knowledge of merchandising and design trends; ability to apply that knowledge, connect the dots and create product assortments that win in the marketplace.
  • Understand financial measurements including sales, gross margin, inventory turn, ST%, weeks of supply, their impact on the business and how to impact them.Knowledge of the customer and categories under management with a passion for both product and consumers.
  • Excel (can perform complex functions).

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. We expect you in office 3 days per week, typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $69,000 - $101,000 per year. We may pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. We will base the amount a employee will earn within the salary range on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 04/08/2026.

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