Head of Merchandising
Core
Define and own product strategy, steer new product pipelines, oversee seasonal assortment, direct buying strategies, and optimize inventory turnover and margins for a fashion brand.
Role type
Head of Merchandising
Builds
Seasonal assortments, new product launches, and inventory plans for DTC, B2B, retail, and outlets.
Domain
Fashion / Retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic product planning, buying strategy, inventory management, financial P&L ownership, team leadership, trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in footwear brands, advanced Excel and data analysis, commercial acumen
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Define product strategy and pricing architecture; steer new product pipeline and go-to-market approach; oversee consolidated seasonal assortment; direct buying and stock allocation; own net margin and liaise with Commercial/Finance/Design/Marketing; lead, develop, and coach the merchandising team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership