Sr. Associate, Merchandising

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: The Merchandiser (Associate / Senior Associate) is responsible for driving category performance through accurate planning, reporting, and execution of product assortments. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical ability, and close collaboration with Allocation, Planning, Retail, Marketing, Logistics, and Global Merchandising teams. The successful candidate must consistently deliver high-quality work on time and with precision to support sales growth and operational excellence. A Day in the Life: Business Reporting & Analysis • Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports, as well as ad-hoc business reviews. • Monitor sales and inventory trends, highlight key insights, and recommend actions to management. • Conduct market and competitor research, including seasonal trend and price surveys, to inform buying decisions. • Partner with Allocation to ensure balanced inventory across stores and maximize sell-through. Product Launch & Execution • 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 HQ. Additional Responsibilities (Senior Associate level) • Develop buying strategies aligned with global financial targets and local market needs. • Build tailored assortments to optimize store group performance and improve SKU productivity. • Partner with Global Merchandising (NY) and Logistics (HK) to ensure accurate order placement and timely delivery. • Represent local market insights to HQ, influencing global assortment and strategy. • Lead creation and delivery of seasonal product training and presentations to 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. To Land This Role: • Bachelor’s degree. • Minimum 3 years’ experience in retail fashion merchandising. • Proven ability to work with high accuracy and meet deadlines consistently. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with 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, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities. • Flexible, proactive, and adaptive to changing business needs. • Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently. • Native-level Japanese proficiency. Additional Requirements for Senior Associate • Business-level English fluency (written and verbal). 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.