Senior Vice President Merchandising - Jared

Signet Jewelers • Akron, OH

21d

About The Position

The SVP of Merchandising is a senior leader responsible for setting and executing the merchandising strategy for the Inspired Luxury segment to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and brand differentiation across all channels. This role owns product strategy, assortment architecture, pricing, inventory optimization, and vendor partnerships while ensuring a compelling, customer‑centric experience aligned with the company’s brand promise. The SVP leads large, cross‑functional teams and partners closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Stores, E‑commerce, Planning, and Finance to deliver financial and strategic results.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive merchandising experience in retail or consumer goods
• 7+ years in a senior leadership role managing large teams and complex assortments
• Proven success leading omnichannel merchandising organizations
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and financial acumen
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior and trend forecasting
• Executive presence with the ability to influence at the Board and C‑suite level
• Strong analytical capabilities; comfort with AI‑enabled merchandising tools
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change‑management skills
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data‑driven, high‑volume, or specialty retail environments preferred
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Merchandising Strategy & Leadership Define and execute the long‑term merchandising vision aligned with company strategy and customer insights Lead category strategies, assortment architecture, and lifecycle management across channels Translate consumer trends, competitive intelligence, and data insights into actionable strategies Serve as a key member of the leadership team, influencing enterprise decisions
• Product & Assortment Management Own end‑to-end product strategy including assortment planning, line architecture, launches, and exits Ensure assortments reflect customer needs, brand positioning, and financial objectives Balance innovation with core product performance to optimize sales and margin Oversee seasonal and evergreen assortment reviews
• Financial Performance & Planning Accountable for top‑line sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, and GMROI Partner with Merchandise Planning and Finance on forecasts, budgets, and open‑to‑buy Drive disciplined inventory management to minimize markdowns and obsolescence Lead pricing, promotion, and markdown strategies
• Vendor & Sourcing Leadership Build and maintain strategic vendor and supplier partnerships Lead negotiations to optimize cost, quality, speed‑to‑market, and exclusivity Partner with Supply Chain to improve lead times, flow, and availability
• Omnichannel Execution Ensure seamless, customer‑first assortments across stores, digital, and marketplace channels Collaborate with Digital and Stores teams to optimize channel‑specific strategies Leverage data and AI‑enabled tools to enhance demand forecasting and personalization
• People & Organizational Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing merchandising leadership teams Build a strong succession pipeline and promote a culture of accountability and innovation Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the merchandising organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees