Givenchy Senior Merchandising Manager, Women's Universe
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
About Givenchy
Givenchy is an iconic French maison specializing in luxury fashion, leather goods and accessories and operates within the LVMH group. The brand is known for its couture heritage, refined aesthetic and international retail network, offering a dynamic, design-led environment for commercial and creative talent.
Givenchy in Shanghai seeks a Senior Merchandising Manager, Women's Universe to lead buying, in‑season merchandising and market intelligence for Greater China.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead seasonal buying sessions and define assortment strategy and investment aligned with corporate direction.
- Prepare and present Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans and manage buy decisions at the required granularity to reflect store/client profiles and market needs.
- Drive in‑season commercial performance: oversee stock distribution, allocation and consolidation; initiate analysis and corrective actions to maximise sales and achieve targeted sell‑through.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain to secure appropriate inventory flow and with Visual Merchandising to optimise in‑store presentation while preserving brand image.
- Coordinate with CRM and Training teams to develop clientele insights and identify or deliver training to frontline teams.
- Conduct regular market visits and competitive research to capture trends, customer behaviour and opportunity areas.
- Maintain strong liaison with HQ to share market intelligence, propose local product developments and secure resources to support the Greater China business.
- Coach and develop the merchandising team to strengthen local capabilities and execution.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of buying/merchandising experience; 10 years preferred, ideally within luxury fashion or premium apparel.
- Proven experience managing assortment planning, OTB and in‑season commercial processes across multiple sales channels.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate quantitative and qualitative insights into commercial actions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident presenter and collaborator with cross‑functional teams.
- Self‑motivated, proactive and results‑oriented with demonstrated team leadership.
- Fluent in written and spoken English; Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for the Greater China market.
- University graduate in business, fashion merchandising or related field; degree in fashion design is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Minimum five years of buying or merchandising experience, preferably within luxury fashion; substantial in‑season commercial management and Greater China market exposure is highly desirable. Ten years of experience is preferred for senior hires.
Education
University degree in business, fashion merchandising, or a related discipline; fashion design degree is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Givenchy blends Parisian couture heritage with contemporary creativity and operates within the LVMH ecosystem, offering exposure to international luxury retail standards. The workplace culture emphasises design sensitivity, commercial rigor and cross‑functional collaboration in a high‑performance, client‑centric environment.
About Cerulean
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