Merchant Product Specialist

Merchant / Product Category Specialist

Independent Contributor
Hybrid Schedule: Maximum 2 Days Remote / 3 Days Onsite Each Week
Witmer Public Safety Group

Build product categories that support people who protect and serve.

At Witmer Public Safety Group, we provide Public Safety Products relied on by firefighters, law enforcement, and EMS professionals operating in demanding environments. We are seeking a Merchant / Product Category Specialist who can independently manage product categories, partner cross-functionally, and use data to drive disciplined merchandising decisions.

This role is designed for a hands-on merchant who wants ownership, accountability, and clear expectations within a defined scope.

What You Will Do

Execute category strategy

• - Develop and execute merchandising strategies aligned with company goals and customer demand
• - Support ecommerce, showroom, print, and sales channels with consistent product direction

Manage product assortments

• - Curate and maintain Public Safety Product assortments based on sales performance, customer feedback, and market trends
• - Evaluate product performance and recommend additions, changes, or discontinuations

Own vendor relationships

• - Build productive working relationships with vendors and brand partners
• - Negotiate pricing, terms, and programs that support margin and product availability

Analyze performance

• - Monitor category sales, inventory levels, and key performance indicators
• - Use data to inform assortment decisions, promotions, and investment priorities

Collaborate cross-functionally

• - Partner with marketing on launches and promotions
• - Support sales teams with product knowledge and category insights
• - Coordinate with inventory planning to align demand and supply

Support financial discipline

• - Support category-level budgeting and margin objectives
• - Ensure decisions are data-driven and aligned with business priorities

What You Bring

Experience and education

• - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field
• - 3 to 5 years of experience in merchandising, category management, or a related role
• - Experience with Public Safety Product is highly preferred but not required

Skills and capabilities

• - Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sales and performance data
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with NetSuite or BlueRidge is a plus
• - Vendor negotiation experience
• - Clear written and verbal communication skills
• - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Work style

• - Comfortable operating as an individual contributor
• - Able to balance strategy with hands-on execution
• - Dependable, detail-oriented, and accountable

Work Structure and Environment

• - Hybrid schedule with a maximum of two remote days per week
• - Three days onsite each week is required
• - Professional office environment with standard office equipment
• - Largely sedentary role with occasional standing or light movement
• - Reasonable accommodations available as required

Why Witmer

• - Work that directly supports public safety professionals
• - Clear ownership and expectations without people management responsibilities
• - Cross-functional collaboration with visible business impact
• - Stable organization with disciplined structure and accountability