Our client is a global leader in quick-to-market, cutting-edge fashion and remains a fast-growing e-commerce retailer with one of the world's leading lifestyle brands and over 20 million followers. They are seeking a Director of Merchandising to help drive the strategic purchasing and assortment selection for the business. This role will oversee vendor negotiations, manage inventory, and ensure a balanced, trend-forward product mix that meets financial and customer demand goals.
This is an in-person role based in Beverly Hills, CA.
Responsibilities
- Create inspired merchandising strategies seasonally, influencing growth and brand positioning for the business
- Develop and execute buying strategies that align with company sales goals, brand positioning, and target customer preferences
- Lead the seasonal and monthly buying process, selecting high-performing products and managing SKU plans across all categories
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating pricing, terms, and exclusivity opportunities to drive margin growth
- Manage assorted categories' key milestones via KPIs - researching industry-wide and competitor trends, working closely with cross-functional teams, and translating knowledge into relevant business strategies
- Collaborate with e-commerce and creative teams to ensure timely product launches and alignment with trend forecasts
- Lead assortment SKU planning and product selection for varied categories
- Maximize brand positioning in the industry while ensuring costing goals are met
- Oversee junior merchandising team members, including hiring, mentoring, and creating succession plans
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, required7-10+ years of experience in buying and merchandising in the fashion / apparel world with at least 5 in a leadership positionAbility to lead both creative and financial aspects of buying and merchandisingDeep experience and expertise in trend forecasting, product design and development, with sufficient knowledge of garment constructionResearch skills - background concept research is a key part of this roleExperience with fittings, requiredHistory of working with both overseas and domestic suppliers and factoriesCommercial acumen, with the ability to generate, read, and understand sales reportsData-driven mindset with ability to remain aware of the business's financial performance and how it's affected through the merchandising processStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentCompensation
Targeting an all-in compensation of $175-275k (Director)
Targeting an all-in compensation of $300-450k (VP)
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