VP Merchandising: Enterprise Strategy & Growth

Vestis Corporation; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Roswell, GA seeks a VP Merchandising to lead enterprise merchandising strategy across uniforms and related offerings, directing product management, sourcing, pricing, and inventory optimization.

The role oversees supplier partnerships, category strategies, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to drive growth and profitability.

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.
• Experience leading enterprise merchandising strategies, supplier negotiations, and complex product portfolios preferred.
• Experience within uniform services, textile services, apparel, manufacturing, industrial products, healthcare, hospitality, or related B2B industries preferred.

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, PPE, and related offerings.
• Leads product assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and portfolio optimization to maximize revenue, profitability, and customer value.
• Develops sourcing strategies that improve product quality, reduce risk, strengthen supply continuity, and support long-term business objectives.
• Establishes merchandising governance, performance metrics, and reporting to monitor category health, supplier performance, inventory effectiveness, and financial results.
• Leads merchandising leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Merchandising strategy

Category management

Pricing strategies

Forecasting

Negotiation with suppliers

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Master of Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vestis Corporation in Roswell, GA seeks a VP Merchandising to lead enterprise merchandising strategy across uniforms and related offerings, directing product management, sourcing, pricing, and inventory optimization.

The role oversees supplier partnerships, category strategies, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to drive growth and profitability.