Head of Global Merchandising

Dr. Martens plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Welcome free pair of Docs

Buy as you Earn Share scheme

65% off all Docs

50% off Accessories

Pension Scheme through Aviva

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

2 paid volunteer days per year

Job summary

Dr. Martens plc is seeking a Head of Global Merchandising to shape the brand’s global product offer and drive profitable growth across geographies. You’ll lead strategy, assortment planning, and long-range roadmaps, ensuring the consumer remains at the heart of every decision.

You’ll partner with Product Management, GTM, Brand Marketing and Finance to translate brand direction into a compelling, globally consistent product range and champion data‑driven, cross‑functional execution.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global merchandising strategy and calendar planning.
• Ability to translate brand direction into consumer-centric assortments.
• Proven success working with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead global merchandising strategy, aligning product ranges with brand vision and commercial goals.
• Define and manage assortments across categories to optimise growth.
• Drive range architecture, long-range planning, and scenario modelling.
• Partner with Product, GTM, Brand Marketing, and Finance for integrated execution.
• Monitor performance, drive improvements, and build a high-performing team.

Skills

Leading global strategy

Product assortment

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Brand stewardship

Job description

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Head of Global Merchandising, you’ll be part of the Brand team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Director Merchandising & Product. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

The Head of Global Merchandising is responsible for shaping and executing the global merchandising strategy for Dr. Martens, ensuring the brand’s product offer is consumer‑centric, commercially robust, and aligned with our growth ambitions. This role is pivotal in translating brand strategy into a compelling, globally consistent product assortment that drives profitable growth, broadens our consumer base, and reinforces our premium positioning. The role partners closely with Product Management, Marketplace & GTM, Brand Marketing, and Finance teams to deliver a seamless consumer experience across all channels and geographies.

Core Accountabilities

• Leading global merchandising strategy, aligning product ranges with brand vision, consumer insights, and commercial objectives.
• Defining and manage assortments across categories, balancing icons, franchises, newness, and carryover to optimise growth.
• Driving consumer‑centric range architecture and seasonal/long‑range planning, integrating market trends, financial discipline, and scenario modelling.
• Partnering cross‑functionally with Product, GTM, Brand Marketing, and Finance to ensure integrated execution and go‑to‑market effectiveness.
• Monitoring performance, implement corrective actions, and build a high‑performing merchandising team while championing data‑driven tools and processes.

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Lead global merchandising strategy, combining strategic vision with commercial acumen to drive profitable growth.
• Translate consumer and market insights into actionable range and assortment decisions across categories.
• Influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a global, matrixed organisation to deliver integrated results.
• Drive change, process improvement, and capability building within fast‑paced, evolving merchandising environments.
• Champion brand stewardship while leveraging digital tools and analytics to optimise performance and decision‑making.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Application closing date: Friday 12th June 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.