Director of Merchandising
WVW Staffing, LLC, Saint Louis, MO, United States
About the Company
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Responsible for leading merchandising strategy and execution for assigned product categories, ensuring assortments are aligned with brand vision, customer demand, and financial objectives. This role partners closely with Design, Sourcing, Production, and Planning to deliver compelling product lines that meet margin targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines. The Director balances strategic assortment planning with hands-on leadership, driving category growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Merchandising Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute category merchandising strategies aligned with brand positioning, customer needs, and financial goals Own seasonal line plans, assortment architecture, and SKU rationalization Partner with senior merchandising leadership on long-term category vision and growth opportunities Drive continuous improvement in merchandising processes, calendars, and execution
Line Planning & Product Execution Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through production handoff Partner with Design to ensure product development aligns with assortment strategy, price points, and margin targets Collaborate with Planning to align assortments with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and sales plans Ensure product assortments are delivered on time and meet quality and brand standards
Sourcing & Production Partnership Act as the merchandising liaison to Sourcing and Production teams Influence factory selection, cost targets, and lead times to support margin and calendar goals Partner with Sourcing to ensure vendor capabilities align with product complexity and brand standards Support ethical sourcing, compliance, and sustainability initiatives through merchant decision-making
Financial & Margin Management Own category-level sales, margin, and cost targets Analyze product costs, pricing strategies, and margin drivers Identify opportunities to improve profitability through assortment optimization, cost management, and pricing strategies Monitor and manage KPIs related to margin, sell-through, and xsgimln on-time delivery
Quality & Brand Integrity Ensure product quality standards are embedded in line planning and development decisions Partner with Quality and Compliance teams to address issues, root causes, and corrective actions Uphold brand standards across materials, construction, and finished goods
Qualifications Experience: 7 + years of progressive merchandising experience within apparel or consumer products Proven experience owning assortments, line plans, and margin performance Strong cross-functional experience partnering with sourcing, production, and supply chain teams Experience working with domestic and international vendor environments preferred
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.
Responsible for leading merchandising strategy and execution for assigned product categories, ensuring assortments are aligned with brand vision, customer demand, and financial objectives. This role partners closely with Design, Sourcing, Production, and Planning to deliver compelling product lines that meet margin targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines. The Director balances strategic assortment planning with hands-on leadership, driving category growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Merchandising Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute category merchandising strategies aligned with brand positioning, customer needs, and financial goals Own seasonal line plans, assortment architecture, and SKU rationalization Partner with senior merchandising leadership on long-term category vision and growth opportunities Drive continuous improvement in merchandising processes, calendars, and execution
Line Planning & Product Execution Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through production handoff Partner with Design to ensure product development aligns with assortment strategy, price points, and margin targets Collaborate with Planning to align assortments with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and sales plans Ensure product assortments are delivered on time and meet quality and brand standards
Sourcing & Production Partnership Act as the merchandising liaison to Sourcing and Production teams Influence factory selection, cost targets, and lead times to support margin and calendar goals Partner with Sourcing to ensure vendor capabilities align with product complexity and brand standards Support ethical sourcing, compliance, and sustainability initiatives through merchant decision-making
Financial & Margin Management Own category-level sales, margin, and cost targets Analyze product costs, pricing strategies, and margin drivers Identify opportunities to improve profitability through assortment optimization, cost management, and pricing strategies Monitor and manage KPIs related to margin, sell-through, and xsgimln on-time delivery
Quality & Brand Integrity Ensure product quality standards are embedded in line planning and development decisions Partner with Quality and Compliance teams to address issues, root causes, and corrective actions Uphold brand standards across materials, construction, and finished goods
Qualifications Experience: 7 + years of progressive merchandising experience within apparel or consumer products Proven experience owning assortments, line plans, and margin performance Strong cross-functional experience partnering with sourcing, production, and supply chain teams Experience working with domestic and international vendor environments preferred