Women's Apparel Merchandising Manager (Hybrid role in Irvington,NY)

Eileen Fisher•Irvington, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

EILEEN FISHER is seeking a Women’s Merchandising Manager to drive product selection, assortment execution, and category strategy across our women’s apparel categories. This is a true Merchandising role — not a Buying, Planning or Visual Merchandising role — focused on assorting within a seasonal framework, proposing category-level strategies, analyzing performance, and ensuring the right product mis reaches the right channels at the right time. This role is ideal for a merchandising leader with expertise across women’s apparel categories, a strong understanding of brand visioning, and a passion for translating customer insights into compelling product assortments. Working within the seasonal direction set by Senior Leadership, this role partners with Design, Global Sourcing, and both DTC + Wholesale channel teams to bring cohesive, commercially sound assortments to market. ensure assortments support financial goals, margin targets, and brand intention. You will report to the VP of Merchandising.

Responsibilities

Propose category-level assortment strategies for key owned classifications that ladder up to seasonal direction and brand goals
Curate product selection and assortments for key categories to successfully bring to market, ensuring the right product mix is executed at the right time
Develop product strategies by channel and account to optimize revenue, profitability, and timing to market
Ensure assortments reflect EILEEN FISHER’s commitments to sustainability, simplicity, and timeless design
Track and analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer feedback to make informed decisions and optimize assortment
Partner with the Merch Planning Manager to assort and iterate off the established line plan, providing category context and recommending adjustments as the season evolves
Use competitive analysis and consumer insights to inform assortment decisions and keep the line relevant
Collaborate consistently with Design, Sourcing, and Business partners to ensure assortments meet the needs of the brand and the business
Key partner with Global Sourcing on cost, feasibility, and margin considerations to ensure pricing strategy will achieve goals
Work with DTC and Wholesale channel partners to ensure assortments support distinct channel needs and growth strategies
Develop and maintain merchandising tools in a timely manner, with appropriate follow-up and communication, in partnership with your direct report
Contribute to pricing strategy recommendations that optimize margin and market competitiveness
Responsible for achieving all deliverables to meet deadlines in accordance with the company PLC
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.