Merchandiser
About The Position
The Retail Merchandiser for Chloé Americas executes regional merchandising strategy in alignment with the Maison’s global vision, translating product direction and local market insights into relevant assortments, product initiatives, and strong commercial performance. The role owns Fashion Accessories, Jewelry, and Licensee, leading seasonal buying and managing the product lifecycle from assortment selection and launch through inventory optimization and end-of-season actions. It also supports broader merchandising through business reporting, operational coordination, and collaboration with Retail, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain, Licensee partners, and Paris HQ. The position combines analytical work with creative and cultural insight and offers exposure to the broader regional business.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of merchandising or retail buying experience.
- Strong foundation in seasonal buying and assortment development.
- Strong analytical and commercial skills, including advanced Excel proficiency and working knowledge of PowerPoint.
- Understanding of assortment planning, retail math and KPIs, inventory management, and product lifecycle execution.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Proactive, resourceful, solution-oriented, collaborative, and professionally integral approach.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly across diverse stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in luxury fashion.
- SAP or Anaplan experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Refined product sensitivity and an informed perspective on fashion, culture, competitors, and the evolving luxury client.
Responsibilities
- Lead seasonal buys for Accessories, Jewelry, and Licensee, from assortment planning and selection through order placement and review, aligned with regional strategy and OTB.
- Build category expertise and translate client preferences, competitive insights, and category performance into commercial recommendations and in-season actions.
- Track category sales performance, sell-through, and inventory KPIs; identify opportunities for sustainable growth and improved stock productivity.
- Coordinate regional licensee relationships and seasonal buys, assortment needs, stock availability, and replenishment.
- Prepare and interpret routine analysis across categories and channels, identifying and communicating opportunities and risks.
- Support forecasts, seasonal hindsight, and business reviews using quantitative analysis and boutique and market feedback.
- Coordinate stock rebalances, transfers, and inventory optimization initiatives.
- Partner with Retail to capture market needs, client feedback, and product opportunities.
- Coordinate shared reporting, planning tools, launch trackers, and administrative workflows between Merchandising and Visual Merchandising.
- Collaborate with Paris and regional partners to align product priorities, communicate updates, and support timely execution of commercial initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision programs.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program for associates and household members.
- Life insurance and disability benefits.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Wellness reimbursement benefit.
- Paid time off.
- Volunteer time off days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
