Senior Merchandiser

Job description

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 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. This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: A Day in the Life: JOB SUMMARY Support the RTW business for Mainland China, with strong focus on product relevance, styling impact, and commercial performance. Build locally relevant assortment proposals by combining market insight, fashion trend understanding, and customer needs. Partner closely with Senior Manager, RTW, Greater China to execute seasonal buying, product lifecycle follow-up, retail communication, and business analysis. Support total look styling opportunities across RTW, bags, footwear, and accessories to strengthen brand storytelling and store execution. Act as a proactive, curious, and collaborative merchandising partner who embraces new technology to improve work efficiency and quality. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support seasonal RTW buying preparation, including market feedback, product analysis, size and fit comments, and styling relevance. Monitor Mainland China RTW sales, sell-through, inventory, markdown, and product performance to identify opportunities and risks. Provide clear weekly and seasonal business updates with actionable insights for Senior Manager, RTW, Greater China. Support assortment planning by analyzing customer needs, local market trends, store feedback, and competitor movement. Develop styling-focused product messages and total look recommendations to support retail teams and strengthen client engagement. Partner with Retail, VM, Training, Planning, Allocation, and Marketing to ensure smooth product launches and consistent store execution. Support product lifecycle management, including reorder opportunities, stock balancing, markdown proposal, and exit strategy follow-up. Prepare concise product tools, retail communication, training support, and styling guidance for stores. Use digital tools, data platforms, and new technology to improve analysis, communication, and daily work efficiency. Stay curious and self-driven in learning new market trends, fashion styling, customer behavior, and merchandising best practices. REQUIREMENTS 5+ years’ experience in fashion merchandising, buying, product, or retail merchandising; RTW experience is preferred. Strong styling sense and good understanding of fashion relevance, trend direction, customer needs, and product storytelling. Good commercial sense with ability to read sales performance, identify business opportunities, and turn data into clear actions. Proactive, responsible, and detail-oriented, with strong ownership and follow-through. Strong team player with good communication skills and ability to work smoothly with cross-functional partners. Open-minded and adaptable, with willingness to embrace new technology and tools to optimize work efficiency. Self-learner with curiosity for fashion, market trends, customer behavior, and new ways of working. Fluent in English and Chinese. Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office skills; experience with merchandising or reporting systems is a plus. To Land This Role: Why You'll Want to Join Our Team: How We Work Together Adaptable – We change before we have to Entrepreneurial – We own it Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes Live the Values – We show up for each other Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing #TeamTory Values We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.