Merchandising Strategy Lead

Tory Burch • New York, NY

5d • $170,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Merchandising Strategy Lead supports strategic growth across product categories by providing product-focused insights, analysis, and project management to the merchandising team. The role leads the annual long-range strategic planning process for the Merchandising and Supply Chain organization and works with merchandising leads on product-strategy deep dives across categories such as Mainline and Outlet, leather goods, footwear, ready-to-wear, and jewelry. This work includes competitive reviews, assessment of assortment architecture and mix, and ensuring global relevance.

The position provides market, competitive, consumer, and industry insights to inform the growth agenda; prepares executive- and Board-level materials; and leads project management for priority cross-functional initiatives to align stakeholders and achieve business outcomes. It requires effective collaboration and communication with audiences at all levels, including senior Merchandising and Supply Chain leaders.

The merchandising team partners across the company, including with Design, Production, PR, and Marketing, to build seasonal collections that resonate with customers. The team guides design development and category initiatives with a focus on brand desirability, quality, fabrications, fit, and regionally nuanced customer preferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 10 years of experience in retail, merchandising, or consumer-facing businesses.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Creative and strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and adapts to change.
• Detail orientation and solid financial acumen.
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work under pressure quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships across organizational functions and levels.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• Three to five years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm preferred.
• Experience working on projects in the fashion or apparel business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual long-range strategic planning process for the Merchandising and Supply Chain organization.
• Lead product-strategy deep dives with merchandising leads across a wide range of categories, including competitive reviews, assortment architecture and mix assessments, and consideration of global relevance.
• Provide in-depth market and competitive insight to inform and drive growth across product categories.
• Work cross-functionally to provide consumer insights and conduct deep-dive analysis into business drivers across product categories.
• Compile comprehensive industry analysis and identify key trends.
• Prepare executive- and Board-level documents communicating insights and product strategies.
• Project-manage priority cross-functional initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment and achievement of stated business outcomes.
• Build trust-based relationships and communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior Merchandising and Supply Chain leaders.

Benefits

• Generous benefits supporting mental and physical health, financial security, and overall wellness.
• Generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• Free on-demand executive coaching.
• Paid volunteer days and opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior