- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Tory Burch
Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.
The Merchandising Associate drives category performance through accurate planning, reporting, and product assortment execution, partnering closely with Allocation, Planning, Retail, Marketing, Logistics, and Global Merchandising. Responsibilities span business analysis, inventory and launch coordination, buying strategies, assortment optimization, and retail product training. This is a full-time role; senior-level responsibilities include English-language collaboration with global teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports and ad hoc business reviews.
- Monitor sales and inventory trends, identify key insights, and recommend actions to management.
- Conduct market and competitor research, including seasonal trend and price surveys, to inform buying decisions.
- Work with Allocation to balance inventory across stores and maximize sell-through.
- Track delivery schedules to ensure timely product launches.
- Coordinate launch activities, including training materials and product information for retail teams.
- Update and distribute monthly product training materials provided by headquarters.
- Develop buying strategies aligned with global financial targets and local market needs.
- Build tailored assortments to optimize store-group performance and improve SKU productivity.
- Work with Global Merchandising in New York and Logistics in Hong Kong to ensure accurate order placement and timely delivery.
- Represent local market insights to headquarters, influencing global assortment and strategy.
- Lead the creation and delivery of seasonal product training and presentations for retail staff.
- Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to maintain consistent brand presentation.
- Inspire and guide retail teams to achieve sales goals through product knowledge and clear direction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 3 years of experience in retail fashion merchandising.
- Proven ability to work accurately and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and solid business acumen.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with MicroStrategy or Power BI is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to changing business needs.
- Self-motivated team player able to work independently.
- Native-level Japanese proficiency.
- Business-level English fluency, written and verbal.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of experience in retail fashion merchandising.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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Benefits
Generous benefits supporting mental and physical health, financial security, and overall wellness; employee discount; access to exclusive sample sales; free on-demand executive coaching.
Culture
Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.
About Cerulean
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