- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- 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 Outlet Merchandiser drives assortment, pricing, markdown, and inventory strategies across Greater China outlet stores, partnering with the manager and cross-functional teams on seasonal buying, analysis, and retail communication. The role is full-time and requires 3+ years of merchandising experience and fluency in English and Mandarin.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive outlet assortment strategies to maximize sales, sell-through, margin, and inventory productivity.
- Oversee MFO assortment, mainline leftovers, pricing, markdowns, and store-tier product strategies across outlet stores.
- Support the Greater China outlet business, focusing on product relevance, price competitiveness, and commercial performance.
- Build locally relevant outlet assortment proposals using market insight, price sensitivity, fashion trends, and customer needs.
- Partner with the manager on seasonal buying, product lifecycle follow-up, retail communication, and business analysis.
- Build and manage seasonal outlet assortments, including MFO, Carryover, and liquidation.
- Develop pricing and markdown strategies, including bucket pricing, FMKD, and promotional discounts, aligned with sales goals and margin targets.
- Monitor inventory levels, WOS, sell-through, and aged stock; initiate reorders, transfers, and liquidation as needed.
- Support product strategies by store tier (A/B/C/Temp), as well as for key events, peak seasons, and special sales.
- Analyze weekly and monthly sales performance, identify top sellers and risks, and provide actionable plans.
- Partner with Planning, Retail, VM, Allocation, and Global Merchandising teams.
- Ensure compliance with global and regional pricing and markdown processes.
- Prepare reports and presentations for monthly and quarterly business reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of merchandising experience, preferably in outlet, retail, or fashion.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Commercial acumen and understanding of outlet pricing, markdowns, and inventory management.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
Skills
Experience
3+ years of merchandising experience, preferably in outlet, retail, or fashion.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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Benefits
Generous employee discount, access to exclusive sample sales, free on-demand executive coaching, and benefits supporting mental and physical health, financial security, and wellness.
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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