Director of Product Merchandising

September 16, 2026 Auto Import

Competitive Benefits • Fitness Center Reimbursement • Product Discounts This is a remote position; however, candidates must be located in Minneapolis, MN; Fargo, ND; or Chicago, IL. Who We Are: Swanson Health Products has been committed to bringing wellness to the world for over 50 years. As a leader in the vitamins, supplements, and natural wellness industry, we focus on delivering science-backed, high-quality products that support healthier lives. We are a digitally driven organization investing in innovation, customer experience, and data-informed growth. About the Role: We are seeking a Director of Product Merchandising to define and execute enterprise-wide category, assortment, and innovation strategies across Swanson’s product portfolio. This role is responsible for driving category growth, profitability, innovation performance, and portfolio optimization across Direct-to-Consumer, Amazon & 3P Marketplaces, and International channels. As a key leader within the organization, you will oversee category strategy, assortment planning, innovation roadmaps, and portfolio performance while leading and developing a team of merchandising professionals. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Innovation, Marketing, Pricing, Analytics, Purchasing, Ecommerce, Marketplace, and International teams to deliver business growth and strengthen Swanson’s market position. What You'll Do: Category & Portfolio Strategy <ul> <li>Own category vision, strategy, and performance across multiple channels</li> <li>Lead assortment architecture, governance, and SKU rationalization initiatives</li> <li>Monitor category performance and implement improvement plans</li> <li>Identify growth opportunities, portfolio gaps, and emerging market trends</li> <li>Leverage consumer, competitive, industry, and internal insights to inform strategic decisions</li> </ul> Innovation Leadership <ul> <li>Own innovation roadmaps and product pipelines for both owned and partner brands</li> <li>Oversee product launches, reformulations, and discontinuations</li> <li>Partner cross-functionally to commercialize innovation initiatives</li> <li>Evaluate launch performance and optimize future innovation investments</li> </ul> Leadership & Talent Development <ul> <li>Lead, coach, and develop Associate and Assistant Merchants</li> <li>Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations</li> <li>Build organizational capability and succession plans</li> <li>Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous improvement, and results</li> </ul> Cross-Functional Leadership <ul> <li>Represent Merchandising across enterprise initiatives and strategic projects</li> <li>Influence decisions across Innovation, Marketing, Pricing, Analytics, Purchasing, Ecommerce, Marketplace, and International teams</li> <li>Align stakeholders around category priorities and business objectives</li> </ul> Business Performance & Growth <ul> <li>Drive category growth, profitability, and portfolio optimization</li> <li>Manage innovation performance and product lifecycle strategies</li> <li>Utilize analytics and financial insights to guide business decisions</li> <li>Support enterprise growth initiatives across all sales channels</li> </ul> Required Qualifications: <ul> <li>10+ years of progressive merchandising or category management experience</li> <li>Demonstrated success managing category performance, innovation pipelines, and cross-functional business initiatives</li> <li>Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities</li> <li>Experience owning financial performance and driving business results</li> <li>Proven experience managing product lifecycles and innovation portfolios</li> <li>Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders</li> <li>Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills</li> <li>Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development abilities</li> <li>Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead through organizational change</li> <li>Bias toward action, accountability, and results</li> <li>Experience working across multiple sales channels, including DTC, marketplaces, and international markets a plus</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field</li> </ul> Why Join Us? Join a company with over 50 years of leadership in health and wellness and play a key role in shaping the future of our product portfolio. As Director of Product Merchandising, you'll drive category growth, lead innovation, influence enterprise-wide strategy, and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellness journey of millions of customers.

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