Vice President of Merchandising

We are partnering with a leading global clothing brand to hire a Vice President of Merchandising—a senior leadership role responsible for driving product strategy, assortment planning, and end-to-end merchandising across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.

With over 500 stores worldwide and a rapidly growing digital presence, our client is a market leader in accessible, style-forward apparel. The VP of Merchandising will play a pivotal role in evolving the product vision and ensuring a consistent, profitable, and consumer-driven merchandising strategy across regions.

This is a hybrid role based in the U.S., with a preference for candidates located near major fashion and retail hubs such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Atlanta.

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• Lead and evolve the global merchandising strategy, driving category growth and aligning with company objectives across all channels (retail, digital, wholesale).
• Oversee seasonal and long-term assortment planning, including SKU rationalization, lifecycle management, and pricing architecture.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Planning, and Marketing to ensure cohesive product storytelling and go-to-market strategies.
• Utilize customer insights, market data, and trend forecasting to shape forward-looking line architecture.
• Drive performance through robust KPI tracking (sell-through, margin, velocity, etc.) and make real-time adjustments to in-season strategies.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing global merchandising team; build talent pipelines and succession plans.
• Support international growth by partnering with regional leaders to tailor assortments based on customer preferences, climate, and cultural nuance.
• Report directly to the Chief Product Officer and collaborate with executive leadership on product and growth strategies.

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• 10+ years of progressive experience in merchandising, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a clothing/fashion brand.
• Strong background in both brick-and-mortar retail and e-commerce environments.
• Demonstrated success in developing profitable merchandising strategies and managing multi-regional assortments.
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior, fashion trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Experience managing large cross-functional teams and working in matrixed global organizations.
• Data-driven decision-maker with strong financial acumen (margin optimization, OTB, pricing).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with PLM and merchandising systems; proficiency in Excel, analytics tools, and trend platforms.

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