Key Responsibilities:

1. Merchandising Strategy & Brand Alignment:

- Develop and execute a merchandising strategy that reflects the brand's luxury positioning and supports growth across retail, digital, and wholesale channels.

- Ensure all merchandising decisions are consistent with the brand's identity, aesthetic, and values.

2. Product Assortment & Buying:

- Curate seasonal assortments that reflect global trends, regional preferences, and client expectations.

- Collaborate with designers, global buying teams, and creative directors to ensure the product selection aligns with both brand vision and local market needs.

- Manage OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning and category mix to maximize full-price sell-through.

3. Category Management:

- Develop and drive category strategies to optimize product mix, positioning, and lifecycle management across retail and digital channels.

- Analyze category performance, market trends, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

- Collaborate with design, buying, and planning teams to ensure category plans align with brand vision and financial objectives.

- Balance innovation with core assortment to meet customer expectations while maximizing profitability.

- Own the end-to-end responsibility for category P&L, ensuring sustainable growth and efficiency.

4. Inventory & Lifecycle Management:

- Ensure optimal stock levels across stores, avoiding over- or under-stocking.

- Drive allocation strategies for flagship locations and high-performing boutiques.

- Oversee markdown strategies with minimal brand impact, ensuring exclusivity is preserved.

5. Client-Centric Focus:

- Use client feedback, CRM data, and market insights to tailor assortments and personalize offers.

- Support clientele and VIP strategies through exclusive product curation and limited-edition launches.

6. Visual Merchandising & Store Experience:

- Work closely with visual merchandising and retail teams to ensure that in-store presentation supports storytelling, client journey, and sales conversion.

- Ensure flagship stores reflect global and regional merchandising priorities.

7. Team Leadership:

- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing merchandising team with deep category expertise.

- Foster a culture of excellence, creativity, and accountability.

8. Data & Performance Analysis:

- Analyze sell-through, margin performance, and customer behavior to inform future buys and in-season adjustments.

- Regularly review KPIs to ensure alignment with commercial and brand goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Graduate degree and/or MBA from Tier-20 institutions, luxury retail courses.

- 15+ years of overall work experience, including 3-5 years in a senior leadership role/relevant experience.

- Deep understanding of the luxury client, high-end product curation, and global luxury trends.

- Experience managing merchandising in multi-store.

- Expertise with merchandising tools and systems (e.g., ERP, SAP, JDA, Planning Systems).