Chanel Eyewear Merchandising & Operations Manager

New York • USA

Monday, July 14, 2025

Chanel, a paragon of luxury and elegance, is renowned for its timeless style and innovative spirit. As part of a global leader in the fashion industry, Chanel offers an unparalleled work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The brand is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages personal and professional growth.

1. Implement seasonal merchandising strategies for the Eyewear category across all owned distribution channels, including Fashion boutiques, F&B Boutiques, and Chanel.com.
2. Support the development and execution of the US Eyewear Pricing strategy.
3. Manage the Eyewear Open-to-Buy (OTB) by tracking product lifecycle inputs and maintaining updated files.
4. Analyze sales performance across various timeframes and adjust strategies to optimize sales and profitability.
5. Develop business reporting for Eyewear owned channels and create compelling narratives to support results.
6. Track forecasts against sales performance for owned channels.
7. Execute assortment strategies for all collections across Chanel owned Eyewear distribution channels, managing up to 6 collections per year.
8. Lead the management of 11 reorder buys per year, ensuring business continuity and capitalizing on commercial opportunities.
9. Develop relationships with the Eyewear Ambassador community to identify assortment opportunities by boutique/market.
10. Oversee inventory management in line with global MOS targets and manage ecommerce inventory positions.
11. Collaborate with the Eyewear Orchestration team to ensure alignment with business goals.
12. Monitor industry trends, influencer activities, and competitive landscape to inform merchandising decisions.
13. Support the implementation of new points of sale, including visual merchandising, backstock, and opening assortment.

1. Minimum 8 years of experience in merchandising with strong retail business acumen.
2. Proactive and impact-driven mindset, comfortable with taking initiative and being resourceful.

1. Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis.
2. Ability to comprehend and narrate stories from data.
3. Strong analytical reasoning and efficient working methods.
4. Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment.
5. Experience with BI and data visualization is a plus.

Minimum 8 years of experience in merchandising with a strong retail business acumen.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,200 to $120,000. Additional compensation may include bonus potential and other variable pay components.

Chanel offers a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing resources, family and caregiving benefits, generous paid time off policies, robust healthcare offerings, and retirement savings plans.

Chanel is dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can thrive, fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and dignity. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging employees to contribute to and learn from their communities. Chanel also emphasizes sustainability and cultural engagement, supporting various initiatives and partnerships globally.