Reference code: JR127204
The Maison Chloé was founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, an Egyptian-born Parisienne who wanted to liberate women’s bodies from the stiffly formal fashion of the time through a luxury ready-to-wear offering.
For almost 70 years, Chloé has been inspiring femininity by designing fashion collections and accessories, crafting stories and sharing experiences. Our founder's forward-looking vision of femininity continues to inspire our long-term commitment to support the advancement of women.
Women moving forward. For a fairer future. This is our purpose guiding all we do. Today, our ultimate goal is to create beautiful products with meaningful impact for people and for the planet.
We take pride in receiving B Corp certification. As we mark this new stage, reinventing how we do business, we hope to inspire other organisations.
That’s why we are building teams who are committed to our mission. We want to share this approach within the company and with our community at large.
Role Overview
The Director of Merchandising leads the merchandising strategy for the Americas, driving product assortment, buying and distribution to support the success of Chloe’s collections.
This role combines strategic leadership with strong business acumen, translating global vision into a regionally relevant assortment while optimizing sales performance, inventory productivity, and client experience. The director partners closely with HQ and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and elevated merchandising approach across all channels.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead merchandising strategy for the Americas, aligned with HQ direction and regional business objectives
- Build and refine seasonal assortments aligned with business goals and brand positioning
- Use market trends and client insights to inform product decisions
- Oversee end-to-end buying process and OTB strategy
- Ensure alignment between assortment decision and financial targets
- Own business performance, driving sell through, margin and inventory optimization
- Provide strategic oversight on pricing and in-season action
- Lead forecasting and planning
- Drive inventory optimization and product availability across the region
- Partner with cross functional department and HQ to ensure alignment on product strategy and launches
- Oversee regional allocation and distribution strategy across stores and clients
- Monitor distribution performance and ensure alignment with business priorities
- Partner with local and HQ teams to optimize product availability and execution
Qualifications
- 10+ years merchandising experience within a luxury brand
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. (VLOOKUP, Sumifs, Pivot etc.) and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Anaplan & SAP
- Ability to lead strategy and drive business
- Deep understanding of planning, buying and inventory management
- Strategic thinking and data-driven mind set with strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We Offer
Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.
At Richemont, We Craft the Future!
Expected Salary Range: $160,000 ~ $180,000
Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.
