Global VP, Ready-to-Wear Merchandising

Tory Burch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Executive coaching

Volunteer days

Generous benefits

Job summary

Tory Burch is seeking a visionary VP of Merchandising for Ready-to-Wear to lead the global strategy and seasonal assortments across all channels. This senior role focuses on driving sales growth, margin, and inventory health while aligning with brand positioning and market trends.

You will collaborate with design, planning, marketing, retail, and e-commerce teams to deliver a cohesive product vision and mentor the RTW team in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or equivalent.
• 15+ years of merchandising experience, RTW expertise required.
• 7+ years of experience managing teams across multiple disciplines.
• Global merchandising experience, having directly worked with design & product development is required.
• Strong product sense with proven experience in driving product assortments.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the long-term global merchandising strategy for Ready-to-Wear across all channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale).
• In-season strategy deep dives and presentation to senior stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to inform category direction and assortment planning.
• Translate brand vision into a commercially successful product assortment.
• Lead seasonal line planning, ensuring optimal SKU productivity, pricing architecture, and margin targets.
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to exit strategy.
• Own margin, and report out on global business selling.
• Collaborate with planning and allocation teams on forecasting, open-to-buy management, and inventory health.
• Mentor the RTW merchandising team and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Merchandising

Leadership

Global Merchandising

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising

Job description

Tory Burch is seeking a visionary VP of Merchandising for Ready-to-Wear to lead the global strategy and seasonal assortments across all channels. This senior role focuses on driving sales growth, margin, and inventory health while aligning with brand positioning and market trends.

You will collaborate with design, planning, marketing, retail, and e-commerce teams to deliver a cohesive product vision and mentor the RTW team in a fast-paced, luxury environment.