Louis Vuitton Merchandising Director
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $170,000–210,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 8, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a global maison of luxury leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories, operating within the LVMH group. The brand is renowned for its heritage craftsmanship, iconic product lines and an extensive international retail network; as an employer it offers structured career development and opportunities across retail, digital and corporate functions.
Louis Vuitton — Merchandising Director, Canada (Toronto, ON). Lead multi-category merchandising, local buying and digital trading across stores and e-commerce.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute the Canada merchandising strategy across all product categories, aligned with global brand direction and local market needs.
- Own seasonal and ongoing category plans including assortment architecture, launch strategy and lifecycle management for stores and e‑commerce.
- Manage local buying for Canada: selection, forecasting, allocation and budget construction by store and category, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
- Lead digital trading and e‑merchandising: online assortment, product ranking, navigation, onsite storytelling and conversion levers.
- Partner cross-functionally with Retail, Visual Merchandising, Communications, Digital, Supply Chain and Finance to deliver go‑to‑market plans and campaign integration.
- Translate client insights, competitive intelligence and store feedback into commercial priorities and actionable recommendations.
- Monitor post-launch performance, drive course-correction actions and manage inventory strategy to maximise availability while protecting stock efficiency and health.
- Build business cases for local opportunities (exclusives, regional assortments, replenishment depth) and propose media/social media plans to zone partners.
- Establish trading rhythms (weekly/monthly reporting, launch readiness, executive reviews) and co-develop training to build retailer product knowledge.
- Lead, coach and develop one direct report and inspire the wider team around product categories and commercial objectives.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of merchandising experience in a retail market environment; multi-category experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record driving commercial growth across stores and digital, with demonstrable e‑merchandising and trading expertise.
- Hands-on buying and forecasting experience with strong inventory optimization capability.
- Excellent cross-functional influencing skills and experience partnering with Retail, Supply Chain, Digital, Communications and Finance.
- Analytical, client-centric mindset with strong commercial judgment and executive-level communication skills.
- Demonstrated people leadership and experience developing high-performing teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive merchandising experience, including leadership responsibility in a retail market context. Proven success in managing multi-category assortments, local buying and forecasting, and driving commercial results across both store and e‑commerce channels.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 170,000 to CAD 210,000 per annum.
Benefits
Corporate bonus program; medical, dental and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; life insurance and AD&D; retirement plans; paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; industry-leading training and development.
Culture
Louis Vuitton blends deep heritage craftsmanship with a relentless emphasis on client experience and creative excellence. The organisation fosters a high-performance, collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnerships and global career mobility.
About Cerulean
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