Louis Vuitton Merchandising Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a preeminent luxury fashion and leather-goods maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its heritage, craftsmanship and global retail network. As an employer, the brand emphasizes excellence in product, retail execution and client experience while fostering cross‑functional collaboration across merchandising, retail and corporate teams throughout regional markets.
Louis Vuitton — Merchandising Manager in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Lead regional assortment, allocation and inventory to maximise commercial performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor weekly product performance across categories, stores and channels; analyze sell‑through, stock levels and KPIs to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Define and propose clear, actionable plans to drive sales and margin performance; partner with the Merchandising Director on reviews and strategic adjustments.
- Support buying sessions by providing regional insights, performance analysis and qualitative feedback to inform assortment and replenishment decisions.
- Implement assortment strategy at store level, ensuring the right product mix and depth while adapting global directives to local market needs.
- Manage allocation, replenishment and stock rebalancing across the store network to secure availability of priority items and support commercial calendar.
- Drive actions on slow movers and excess inventory to minimize markdown risk; support pullbacks, stock flow initiatives and end‑of‑life strategies.
- Coordinate product launches with cross‑functional teams; track initial performance and recommend immediate optimizations.
- Manage in‑season trading activities (transfers, reorders, client requests) and deliver timely commercial interventions.
- Design and deliver product & collection trainings and briefings to store teams to strengthen product storytelling and selling capability.
- Partner with Store Managers, Visual Merchandising, Digital, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure aligned execution of product initiatives and the commercial calendar.
Qualifications
- 4–5+ years of progressive experience in luxury or fashion merchandising; minimum 3 years in merchandising or related commercial roles.
- Proven track record of managing categories, driving performance and translating complex data into actionable strategies and results.
- Exceptional analytical aptitude and a highly data‑driven mindset with strong KPI orientation.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and leadership skills, with experience partnering closely with retail teams.
- Ability to balance hands‑on operational execution with strategic planning and oversight.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred for South America focus.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, fashion, merchandising or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Skills
Experience
4–5+ years of progressive experience in luxury or fashion merchandising with a proven record of category management and commercial performance; regional experience in South America and hands‑on retail partnership preferred. The role requires demonstrated ability to convert complex data into operational decisions and to lead cross‑functional initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, fashion, merchandising or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Culture
Louis Vuitton cultivates a high‑quality, craftsmanship‑led environment that values creativity, operational excellence and inclusivity. The maison emphasises professional equality and supports initiatives aimed at building an inclusive workforce while encouraging employees to grow within a globally recognised luxury brand.
About Cerulean
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