VP, RTW Merchandising

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 Vice President of Merchandising for Ready-to-Wear (RTW) is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the global merchandising strategy for the company’s RTW category. This individual will drive seasonal product assortments, sales growth, inventory management, and margin improvement while ensuring alignment with brand positioning, consumer insights, and market trends. The VP will collaborate closely with design, planning, marketing, retail, and e-commerce teams to deliver a cohesive and profitable product vision. A Day in the Life: Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Vision Define and lead the long-term global merchandising strategy for Ready-to-Wear across all channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale). In-season strategy deep dives and presentation to senior stakeholders Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to inform category direction and assortment planning. Translate brand vision into a commercially successful product assortment. Elevated sense of taste level and style in line with the brand's aesthetic. Assortment & Product Lifecycle Management Lead seasonal line planning, ensuring optimal SKU productivity, pricing architecture, and margin targets. Partner closely with design to develop compelling, trend-right collections that meet financial goals. Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to exit strategy. Seasonal pre-book fabric projections as needed. Financial & Business Management Own margin, and report out on global business selling Collaborate with planning and allocation teams on forecasting, open-to-buy management, and inventory health. Identify opportunities for growth, SKU rationalization, and margin enhancement. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and mentor the RTW merchandising team to ensure high performance and talent development. Collaborate with marketing and visual teams to bring product stories to life across all customer touchpoints. Act as the R…

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