Director, Merchandising

Richemont • New York, NY

2d • $160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity. Role Overview The Director of Merchandising leads the merchandising strategy for the Americas, driving product assortment, buying and distribution to support the success of Chloe’s collections. This role combines strategic leadership with strong business acumen, translating global vision into a regionally relevant assortment while optimizing sales performance, inventory productivity, and client experience. The director partners closely with HQ and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and elevated merchandising approach across all channels.

Requirements

• 10+ years merchandising experience within a luxury brand
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. (VLOOKUP, Sumifs, Pivot etc.) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Anaplan & SAP
• Ability to lead strategy and drive business
• Deep understanding of planning, buying and inventory management
• Strategic thinking and data-driven mind set with strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Define and lead merchandising strategy for the Americas, aligned with HQ direction and regional business objectives
• Build and refine seasonal assortments aligned with business goals and brand positioning
• Use market trends and client insights to inform product decisions
• Oversee end-to-end buying process and OTB strategy
• Ensure alignment between assortment decision and financial targets
• Own business performance, driving sell through, margin and inventory optimization
• Provide strategic oversight on pricing and in-season action
• Lead forecasting and planning
• Drive inventory optimization and product availability across the region
• Partner with cross functional department and HQ to ensure alignment on product strategy and launches
• Oversee regional allocation and distribution strategy across stores and clients
• Monitor distribution performance and ensure alignment with business priorities
• Partner with local and HQ teams to optimize product availability and execution

Benefits

• Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones.
• Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available.
• The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program.
• Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees