Head of Merchandising & Product Strategy

Colonial Group; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a VP Merchandising to lead enterprise strategies across product management, sourcing, pricing, and inventory optimization. You will drive category strategies, partner with suppliers, and align with Finance to optimize profitability and growth.

You will mentor merchandising leaders, build governance, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to strengthen market position and customer value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Textile Management, or related field preferred.
• Master of Business Administration or related advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in merchandising, category management, sourcing, product management, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing merchandising, sourcing, or product management organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the enterprise merchandising strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and long-term business plans.
• Establishes category strategies, product roadmaps, and merchandising priorities across uniforms, workwear, linens, facility products, personal protective equipment, and related offerings.
• Leads product assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and portfolio optimization to maximize revenue, profitability, and customer value.
• Evaluates market trends, customer insights, competitive intelligence, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Oversees the development, launch, performance management, and retirement of products throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develops sourcing strategies that improve product quality, reduce risk, strengthen supply continuity, and support long-term business objectives.
• Establishes and maintains strategic supplier partnerships while negotiating commercial agreements that optimize cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Monitors supplier performance and ensures compliance with quality, sustainability, ethical sourcing, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a VP Merchandising to lead enterprise strategies across product management, sourcing, pricing, and inventory optimization. You will drive category strategies, partner with suppliers, and align with Finance to optimize profitability and growth.

You will mentor merchandising leaders, build governance, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to strengthen market position and customer value.