Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.
The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Job Description
The Head of Brand Merchandising - Childrenswear will lead and develop the overall brand and product merchandising strategy for the children's division, inclusive of Boys, Girls, & Baby. They will drive success through effective product assortment development through collaborative regional partnerships, market analysis and consumer data. Develop and execute annual & seasonal merchandising strategies aligned with brand positioning and financial objectives; and through development of strong partnerships with Region/Channel Commercial teams with consumer centricity being paramount Lead development of product briefs & pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability; maximizing productivity through sku efficiency Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to inform development of seasonal line planning Partner with Creative Director to drive brand vision through to the consumer in product and all consumer touchpoints from marketing to in store and online experiences Partner with Design and Production teams to ensure optimal product development and calendar adherence; aligned to the creative direction of the brand while driving required AUC to achieve GM targets Lead all operational activities required to bring product to market; driving any efficiency opportunities and remaining connected to system requirements Guide and mentor the merchandising team, fostering professional development and high performance Salary range: $119,000 - $242,605 annually, Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field preferred Progressive apparel focused merchandising experience preferred Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills Proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability Excellence in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration Strong PowerPoint skillset Preferred Skills
Experience with luxury or premium brands Strong negotiation skills Proficiency in merchandising systems and data analytics tools International market experience
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The Head of Brand Merchandising - Childrenswear will lead and develop the overall brand and product merchandising strategy for the children's division, inclusive of Boys, Girls, & Baby. They will drive success through effective product assortment development through collaborative regional partnerships, market analysis and consumer data. Develop and execute annual & seasonal merchandising strategies aligned with brand positioning and financial objectives; and through development of strong partnerships with Region/Channel Commercial teams with consumer centricity being paramount Lead development of product briefs & pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability; maximizing productivity through sku efficiency Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to inform development of seasonal line planning Partner with Creative Director to drive brand vision through to the consumer in product and all consumer touchpoints from marketing to in store and online experiences Partner with Design and Production teams to ensure optimal product development and calendar adherence; aligned to the creative direction of the brand while driving required AUC to achieve GM targets Lead all operational activities required to bring product to market; driving any efficiency opportunities and remaining connected to system requirements Guide and mentor the merchandising team, fostering professional development and high performance Salary range: $119,000 - $242,605 annually, Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field preferred Progressive apparel focused merchandising experience preferred Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills Proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability Excellence in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration Strong PowerPoint skillset Preferred Skills
Experience with luxury or premium brands Strong negotiation skills Proficiency in merchandising systems and data analytics tools International market experience
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