On-site Global Merchandising Manager - Strategy & Teams

Maxima Apparel; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxima Apparel in New York is seeking a Merchandising Manager to guide end-to-end merchandising strategy and assortment architecture. You will lead an offshore team, develop line plans, and align with Design, Planning, Sales, and Marketing to drive growth and margins.

The role requires global coordination, rigorous analysis, and hands-on collaboration across time zones, with five days on-site in the office. A strong background in PLM/ERP and Excel is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Fashion, or a related field.
• 5+ years of merchandising experience, preferably with global or multi-region responsibilities.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing offshore teams.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen; highly proficient in Excel and merchandising systems (PLM/ERP).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day execution.
• Strong product sensibility and understanding of consumer/market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop an offshore merchandising team with clear priorities and milestones.
• Build multi-season product strategies aligned to brand vision and financial goals.
• Own line architecture, SKU strategy, and productivity targets across categories.
• Collaborate with Design, Sales, and Marketing to deliver compelling assortments and go-to-market stories.
• Lead analyses and seasonal reviews, using data to shape future line direction and actions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Merchandising systems

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Fashion, or related field

Tools

PLM/ERP systems

Job description

Maxima Apparel in New York is seeking a Merchandising Manager to guide end-to-end merchandising strategy and assortment architecture. You will lead an offshore team, develop line plans, and align with Design, Planning, Sales, and Marketing to drive growth and margins.

The role requires global coordination, rigorous analysis, and hands-on collaboration across time zones, with five days on-site in the office. A strong background in PLM/ERP and Excel is essential for success.