Now Hiring - Alilang - Online Fashion Sales Category Manager in Anaheim, CA

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About Us

Alilang is an established fashion e-commerce company with over 15 years of industry experience, designing, sourcing, and selling trend-driven apparel and accessories through multiple online and retail channels. Our portfolio includes Anna-Kaci , Modenaire , Slate Pink , and Ashmile , each serving a unique customer with thoughtfully curated collections and distinct brand identities. Our products are sold through our own e-commerce stores as well as major retail marketplaces, and we combine trend forecasting, data-driven merchandising, and creative product development to deliver exceptional shopping experiences. As our brands continue to grow, we're looking for a passionate Buyer to join our team and contribute to both the creative and business sides of product development.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about fashion, follows emerging trends, and wants hands-on experience in buying, merchandising, product development, and e-commerce management. In this role, you'll help shape future collections while also managing product categories across multiple brands. You'll analyze sales performance, optimize product assortments, monitor inventory trends, and help ensure our online stores remain competitive and aligned with customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Trend Research & Market Analysis Stay ahead of industry trends by researching emerging styles, colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and consumer preferences.
• Product Buying & Selection Assist in sourcing and selecting new products by evaluating vendor offerings, fashion trends, customer demand, and competitive products.
• Store & Category Management Help manage assigned product categories across our brands by monitoring assortment, pricing, inventory, and merchandising performance.
• Sales & Performance Analysis Review sales reports, conversion rates, inventory levels, and customer feedback to identify bestselling products and opportunities for growth.
• Listing Performance Optimization Monitor product listing performance and recommend improvements to titles, images, descriptions, pricing, and merchandising to maximize visibility and sales.
• Buying & Inventory Planning Support purchasing decisions based on historical sales data, seasonality, and demand forecasting.
• Design Assistance Collaborate with the product development team by creating mood boards, assisting with product concepts, and providing design input.
• Technical Design Support Assist in developing technical flats, specification sheets, and product documentation for production.
• Product Launch Coordination Help prepare new products for launch by organizing product information, coordinating assets, and ensuring listing accuracy across platforms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with marketing, operations, merchandising, and creative teams to execute successful product launches and seasonal collections.

Who You Are

• Passionate about fashion, product development, and e-commerce.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, garment construction, fabrics, and materials.
• Analytical with the ability to interpret sales reports and identify merchandising opportunities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and product data.
• Familiar with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar design software (preferred).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Required
• Minimum of two (2) years of college coursework or an Associate's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Apparel Merchandising, Retail Merchandising, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of experience in fashion buying, merchandising, product development, or apparel purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of fashion trends, garment construction, textiles, fit, and apparel production.
• Experience analyzing sales performance, inventory metrics, and category performance.
• Strong understanding of merchandising principles and e-commerce best practices Why Join Us?
• Work across multiple growing fashion brands: Anna-Kaci, Modenaire, Slate Pink, and Ashmile.
• Gain hands-on experience in buying, merchandising, product development, and e-commerce operations.
• Have a direct impact on product selection, category growth, and online store performance.
• Collaborate with a creative, entrepreneurial, and data-driven team.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth as our brands continue to expand. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off Education:
• Associate (Required) Experience:
• Fashion: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person