Merchandising Manager
Core
Execute regional product assortment architecture and strategy for the EMEA region to align global full-price product strategies with local market needs, driving commercial success and operational readiness.
Role type
Senior IC regional merchandising manager
Builds
Regional product assortments and category strategies for fashion brands
Domain
Fashion retail, EMEA region
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
regional assortment planning, category strategy execution, market trend analysis, consumer insight generation, forecasting, inventory optimization, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, team leadership
Preferred skills
experience in full-price environments, understanding of regional market dynamics, ability to work in matrix-based environments
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute EMEA assortment architecture and category strategy; Analyze market trends and consumer insights to inform global product assortment; Collaborate with Hub teams to customize assortments for local opportunities; Manage regional buying, forecasting, and inventory commitments; Execute regional rollout of product assortments including showroom setups and launch strategies; Implement new systems and processes to improve team efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities