Senior Merchant, Handbags

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We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, expressed through Tory's collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you're prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today! Life @ToryBurch is Special Because: When you join us, you're joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You'll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth - you'll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you'll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days. This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: The Sr. Merchant, Handbags is a resourceful and collaborative candidate who, in partnership with the Sr. Director, owns our seasonal line plans, strategically analyzing the business to ensure continued category growth. This position requires consistently keeping a pulse on the competitive handbag landscape. The candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit with strong cross-functional communication & relationship building skills as they will be responsible for working with buying, planning, production, design and marketing seamlessly. In addition to attention to detail and business acumen, they should have a passion for product and an eye for brand-right trend. A Day in the Life: Strategic Line Planning & Product Strategy In partnership with the Sr. Director and SVP, supports the end-to-end merchandising process for the Handbags category, including seasonal line planning, pricing architecture, and SKU rationalization Translate brand vision and consumer insights into commercially viable, trend-forward assortments. Partner with Design and Product Development to align product execution with financial targets and strategic intent. Global Assortment & Market Strategy Create and manage global line plans that address regional and channel-specific needs, while maintaining brand consistency. Ensure cohesive and differentiated assortments across channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale). Provide market feedback and sales analysis to guide product and line evolution. Financial & Business Management Drive business to achieve sales, margin and inventory goals Analyze sales performance and conduct competitive benchmarking to optimize assortments and inform future strategies. Collaborate with Planning and Allocation on inventory and OTB. Team & Cross-Functional Leadership Manage and mentor a direct report Foster strong relationships with Design, Planning, Marketing, Retail, and Global Sales teams. In partnership with Sr. Director, represent the Handbags category in key milestone meetings, presenting seasonal strategies to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders To Land This Role: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Merchandising, Business, or related field 10+ years of leather goods merchandising experience; luxury brands experience strongly preferred Proven ability to develop and execute seasonal assortment strategies aligned with brand vision and financial goals Strong analytical skills with expertise in retail math, margin management, and interpreting sales data to drive business decisions Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex formulas), PowerPoint, and PLM systems; familiarity with Merchandising data tools (e.g., PLM) is a plus Elevated taste level and trend awareness with ability to translate trends and market insights into commercially viable assortments Strong presentation and influencing skills with experience communicating to senior leadership and cross-functional teams Strong leadership and collaboration skills; ability to drive alignment across Design, Pla