Senior Manager, Merchandising Men's

About the role

Lead the overarching business strategy, buying process, inventory allocation, and distribution across the Men’s portfolio for North American boutiques in alignment with total company strategic business plans.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with retail leadership and corporate partners to drive comprehensive business analysis, address client needs, and manage day-to-day operations
• Serve as the primary strategic liaison with central merchandising in Paris regarding business planning, assortment strategy, and commercial execution
• Lead open-to-buy (OTB) strategy, discussions, and financial reviews
• Drive seasonal market selection and place high-value market orders in Paris
• Own seasonal sales forecasting and financial planning
• Analyze weekly and seasonal sales performance, ensuring financial targets, planned sales, and stretch goals are achieved
• Oversee reorder strategies and lifecycle inventory management
• Manage complex product flow and distribution strategies
• Direct and oversee the special order process
• Develop and propose sales incentive programs
• Drive active management of replenishment programs
• Conduct regular reviews of inventory consolidation opportunities to maximize margin
• Formulate and execute markdown strategies
• Direct the preparation and strategic review of OTB, fast/slow sellers, and sell-through reports
• Deliver comprehensive end-of-season (EOS) product analysis and executive-level final sales reports

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive merchandising experience within the retail/luxury sector
• Deep, comprehensive knowledge of the men’s market, including competitive landscape, consumer behavior, and industry trends
• Expert-level Excel skills (heavy financial modeling and data workload)
• Ability to travel frequently (including international travel to European headquarters and market)
• Advanced proficiency across Microsoft Office programs, with exceptional presentation design skills in PowerPoint

Skills

• Strategic, innovative thinker capable of identifying macro business opportunities and translating them into commercial action
• Agility and strong decision-making skills to react quickly to shifting market dynamics and business demands
• Exceptional leadership, organizational skills, and an aggressive drive for results
• Advanced technical proficiency in enterprise merchandising software and systems
• Outstanding executive presence, interpersonal, and communication skills to influence cross-functional and global stakeholders

Pay

The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $120,000 - $135,000 annually, dependent upon relevant skills and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee discount program
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holidays
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Family-friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services
• Commuter benefits
• 401k plan with employer contribution matching
• Employee referral program

Additional opportunities to engage in employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.