Merchandising Strategy Lead

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

The Merchandising Strategy Lead will support the strategic growth across product categories by providing product-focused insights, analysis, and project management to the merchandising team. Key duties include:
• Leading the annual long range strategic planning process for the Merchandising and Supply Chain organization
• In collaboration with merchandising leads, leading deep dives on product strategies across wide range of categories (Mainline/Outlet; leather goods, footwear, ready-to-wear, jewelry, etc.) including competitive reviews, assessing product assortment architecture and mix, and ensuring global relevance
• Project managing key cross-functional initiatives to drive company’s goals and key business initiatives
The role requires a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), experience in management consulting with exposure to retail/merchandising, strong analytical and project management skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively while thriving in dynamic environments.

A Day in the Life:

• Provide in-depth market and competitive insight to help inform and drive the growth agenda across a wide range of product categories.
• Work cross-functionally to provide consumer insights and deep dive analysis to understand drivers of the business across all product categories.
• Compile thoughtful, comprehensive industry analysis and identify key trends.
• Prepare executive- and Board-level documents to share insights and product strategies.
• Provide project management leadership for priority cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment across all critical stakeholders and that we achieve the stated business outcomes.
• Establish trust-based relationships and communicate effectively with all audiences, including with senior Merchandising & Supply Chain leaders.

 

To Land This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Top Tier management consulting firm preferred. Experience working on projects in fashion or apparel business preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in retail, merchandising or consumer-facing businesses required. 
• Creative and strategic thinker and problem-solver. 
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and adapts easily to change. 
• Excellent project management and analytical skills. 
• Highly analytical, detail oriented and have solid financial acumen. 
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills including ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. 
• Able to work under pressure quickly, effectively and efficiently. 
• Able to collaborate effectively and build relationships across all functions and levels within the organization. 

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

Merchandising is a team of strategic thinkers and creative problem solvers who work together and with our cross-functional partners across the company from Design and Production to PR and Marketing to build seasonal collections that resonate with customers. With a luxury mindset focused on driving brand desirability, we help guide design development and category initiatives, keeping a relentless focus on quality, fabrications and fit. We also liaise with markets to ensure that our collection addresses regionally nuanced customer preferences. If you are interested being part of a dynamic team engaging with our product across all categories from concept to purchasing patterns, come join us!

How We Work Together

• Adaptable – We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial – We own it
• Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
• Live the Values – We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 170,000.00 USD - 175,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [email protected].