VP, RTW Merchandising

Tory Burch•New York, NY

9d•$260,000 - $315,000

About The Position

The Vice President of Merchandising for Ready-to-Wear (RTW) is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the global merchandising strategy for the company’s RTW category. This individual will drive seasonal product assortments, sales growth, inventory management, and margin improvement while ensuring alignment with brand positioning, consumer insights, and market trends. The VP will collaborate closely with design, planning, marketing, retail, and e-commerce teams to deliver a cohesive and profitable product vision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent
15+ years of Merchandising experience, RTW expertise required
7+ years of experience managing teams across multiple disciplines
Previous experience in Global Merchandising (having directly worked with Design & Product Development is required)
Strong product sense with proven experience in driving product assortments and partnering with Design to conceive product assortments that drive business
Strategic thinker who recognizes opportunities and can influence decision-makers to move to execution
Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and organizational skills
High level of analytical skills and conceptual creative ability
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Global perspective with International market experience a plus
Ability and willingness to travel when necessary

Responsibilities

Define and lead the long-term global merchandising strategy for Ready-to-Wear across all channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale).
In-season strategy deep dives and presentation to senior stakeholders
Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to inform category direction and assortment planning.
Translate brand vision into a commercially successful product assortment.
Elevated sense of taste level and style in line with the brand's aesthetic.
Lead seasonal line planning, ensuring optimal SKU productivity, pricing architecture, and margin targets.
Partner closely with design to develop compelling, trend-right collections that meet financial goals.
Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to exit strategy.
Seasonal pre-book fabric projections as needed.
Own margin, and report out on global business selling
Collaborate with planning and allocation teams on forecasting, open-to-buy management, and inventory health.
Identify opportunities for growth, SKU rationalization, and margin enhancement.
Lead and mentor the RTW merchandising team to ensure high performance and talent development.
Collaborate with marketing and visual teams to bring product stories to life across all customer touchpoints.
Act as the RTW category ambassador in executive meetings and cross-functional initiatives, partner closely with product development and sourcing teams.
Align and refine global go to market strategies specific needs per specific market
Incorporate customer feedback and sales data to inform future buys and product development.