Director, Merchandising (Women's)

Jockey International, Inc.•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

The Director of Merchandising (Women’s) is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Jockey’s end-to-end merchandising strategy to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory efficiency across all channels. This role will drive a customer-centric approach to product assortment and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Planning, and Marketing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Category Management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role at a corporate level.
Exceptional analytical and financial acumen.
Deep understanding of marketing and consumer, proficient at transforming insights into action.
Proven ability to develop and execute complex, high-impact merchandising strategies.
Outstanding negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team.
Proficiency with merchandising planning software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development and implementation of the overarching merchandising strategy, product assortment, and financial plan roadmaps that align with Jockey’s brand identity and long-term goals.
Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to identify new opportunities and inform strategic product selection and pricing decisions.
Set seasonal and annual financial targets for sales, margin, and inventory turnover, and ensure the team is tracking towards these objectives.
Lead the pre-season, in-season, and post-season analysis to drive continuous improvement in merchandising effectiveness.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop detailed purchase plans, budgets, and optimal inventory levels to support demand.
Actively participate in vendor and supplier management, including the review of contracts, terms, and pricing, while maintaining strong partnerships.
Partner with internal teams to develop promotional strategies, product launches, and compelling in-store and online product presentations.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
Serve as the key cross-functional leader for Women’s Merchandising, partnering internally with Design, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless execution of product strategy.
Present key business updates and strategies to the leadership team on a regular basis.
Accountable for tracing and maintaining product line productivity to the SKU level.
Manage key Merchandising GTM calendars and schedule of key dates.
Ensure all products and components are aligned with global brand strategy standards.
Other job duties as assigned.