VP, Footwear Merchandising

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the global footwear merchandising strategy for women's and men's across Retail, Outlet, and Wholesale channels
• Build brand-right assortments for a global business spanning North America, EMEA, and Asia, tailored by region and channel while preserving brand DNA
• Partner closely with Global Merchandising, Design, Production, Sales, and Global Buying teams to align product strategy with customer needs and brand vision
• Own communication of business needs and serve as a key liaison across cross-functional teams
• Drive channel differentiation (Retail, Outlet, Department Store, Specialty) to optimize performance while maintaining a cohesive brand point of view
• Deliver revenue and margin growth through close partnership with Design and Production on product development, costing, and lifecycle management
• Adapt assortments in response to emerging trends, category shifts, and performance insights
• Develop and oversee global pricing strategies to achieve gross margin targets while remaining competitive in the marketplace
• Lead end-to-end merchandising processes including line planning, hindsight analysis, assortment building, showroom setup and sales meetings, merchandising directives, competitive analysis, fabric buys, and long-lead-time and liability management
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing merchandising team, building strong bench strength and supporting career growth
• You'll Need to Have
• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of merchandising experience, with 5+ years in a people leadership role
• Deep footwear merchandising experience across women's and/or men's categories
• Strong product sensibility with a clear understanding of trends, customer behavior, and the competitive landscape
• Experience working within a global fashion or lifestyle brand
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-region and multi-channel assortments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel as needed
• We'd Love to See
• Experience merchandising both women's and men's footwear
• A strong balance of creative product vision and commercial rigor
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust across functions and regions
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment
• A leader who brings clarity, structure, and momentum to complex merchandising challenges
• MK Perks:
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays
• Internal Mobility Across Brands
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts
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• At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.
• In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
• Compensation Range:
• 250,000.00 - 300,000.00 USD

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Additional Information

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! -

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