Associate Director, Merchandising

Tory Burch View all jobs

  • Shanghai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
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
  • Own the Handbag & Accessories business for the China retail channel.
  • Drive assortment excellence to enhance brand desirability and premium perception.
  • Lead end‑to‑end merchandising across buying, pricing, allocation, and product lifecycle management.
  • Deliver sales, margin, and inventory targets while protecting brand equity.
  • Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to execute compelling full‑price product stories.
  • Translate local market insights into product and business opportunities aligned with global strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Own sales, margin, and inventory performance for Handbag & Accessories.
  • Lead seasonal buying and lifecycle management (buy, reorder, pricing, markdown, exit).
  • Shape locally relevant assortments aligned with global strategy and brand positioning.
  • Drive product insights and development proposals with NY merchandising teams.
  • Manage allocation, stock rebalancing, and cross‑channel movement.
  • Partner closely with Retail, VM, Marketing, Training, and Planning to deliver strong full‑price performance.
  • Identify business opportunities, risks, and new initiatives based on trends and market dynamics.
  • Support retail execution through launch plans, tools, and ongoing store communication.
REQUIREMENTS
  • 10+ years’ experience in luxury fashion merchandising (Handbag/Accessories preferred).
  • Strong commercial acumen with balanced creative and analytical mindset.
  • Proven ability to work across global and local teams.
  • Fluent in English and Chinese.
  • Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
  • Strong presentation, influence, and leadership capabilities.
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 ValuesWe show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

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