Tory Burch Merchandising Strategy Lead

Tory Burch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tory Burch is seeking a Merchandising Strategy Lead to provide product-focused insights, analysis, and project management for the merchandising team. The role drives strategic growth across categories from leather goods to ready-to-wear, coordinating with leaders to ensure global relevance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), management consulting experience with retail exposure, strong analytical and PM skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) and experience in management consulting with exposure to retail/merchandising.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual long-range strategic planning for Merchandising and Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with merchandising leads on product strategies across categories to ensure global relevance.
• Project-manage cross-functional initiatives to drive business goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Retail/Merchandising knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, expressed through Tory's collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you're prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory.

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You'll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth - you'll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you'll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

The Merchandising Strategy Lead will support the strategic growth across product categories by providing product-focused insights, analysis, and project management to the merchandising team. Key duties include:

• Leading the annual long range strategic planning process for the Merchandising and Supply Chain organization
• In collaboration with merchandising leads, leading deep dives on product strategies across wide range of categories (Mainline/Outlet; leather goods, footwear, ready-to-wear, jewelry, etc.) including competitive reviews, assessing product assortment architecture and mix, and ensuring global relevance
• Project managing key cross-functional initiatives to drive company's goals and key business initiatives

The role requires a bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), experience in management consulting with exposure to retail/merchandising, strong analytical and project management skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively while thriving in dynamic environments.

A Day in the Life:

• Provide in-depth market and competitive insight