Louis Vuitton Senior Merchandising Manager - Men's Ready to Wear

New York • USA

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Louis Vuitton, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the LVMH conglomerate, which is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As an employer, Louis Vuitton values the individuality of its employees and fosters an environment where they can thrive. The company is dedicated to promoting professional equality and creating an inclusive workforce through meaningful strategies and initiatives.

1. Develop and execute merchandising strategy for Men's Ready to Wear (MRTW) across the Americas.
2. Lead the buying strategy and in-season actions to achieve sales and sell-through objectives.
3. Collaborate with the Paris merchandising team to align product strategies.
4. Create and oversee launch strategies and product flow to stores in partnership with the Supply Chain.
5. Build sales objectives for MRTW with the Director and VP of Merchandising.
6. Negotiate Open to Buy agreements with the central team in Paris.
7. Develop assortment plans by store based on local market needs.
8. Participate in multiple buying sessions in Paris annually, including order input and review with the central team.
9. Maximize sell-through via regular business analysis, transfers, and reorders.
10. Work with marketing and CRM to identify opportunities to expand the client base.
11. Develop in-store programs and incentives to drive business.
12. Provide monthly qualitative and quantitative business reports for the Merchandising VP and Paris Product Team.
13. Maintain central expense budget, including travel, product samples, and training seminars.
14. Identify new business opportunities in product, network, and marketing.
15. Evaluate and recommend store distribution.

1. Exceptional experience in retail merchandising/buying with a focus on Men's Ready to Wear.
2. Ability to influence across the organization with sophisticated product allocation and knowledge of the competitive landscape.
3. Strong relationship-building skills and professional executive presentation presence.

1. Analytical skills with high expertise in Excel.
2. Ability to synthesize large data sets and prioritize key opportunities.
3. Client-focused with an eye for detail.
4. Strong communication skills.
5. Ability to manage and produce high-quality/volume analytical deliverables.
6. Enthusiastic team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Minimum of 5 years in retail merchandising/buying, specifically in Men's Ready to Wear.

Salary range of USD $120,000-130,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discounts/perks, and two retirement plans with employer contributions.

Louis Vuitton is committed to fostering a workplace culture that respects individuality and promotes professional equality. The company offers unparalleled career development opportunities and industry-leading training to provide employees with a deep understanding of the luxury and retail environment.