VP, Footwear Merchandising

Who You Are Youre a seasoned merchandising leader with a strong product eye and a deep understanding of footwear across womens and mens. You know how to build brand-right assortments for a global, multi-channel business while balancing customer demand, regional nuance, and financial objectives. Youre strategic, data-driven, and collaborative; comfortable partnering across design, production, sales, and global teams to deliver assortments that feel modern, commercial, and distinctly Michael Kors. What Youll Do Architect and lead the global footwear merchandising strategy for womens and mens across Retail, Outlet, and Wholesale channels Build brand-right assortments for a global business spanning North America, EMEA, and Asia, tailored by region and channel while preserving brand DNA Partner closely with Global Merchandising, Design, Production, Sales, and Global Buying teams to align product strategy with customer needs and brand vision Own communication of business needs and serve as a key liaison across cross-functional teams Drive channel differentiation (Retail, Outlet, Department Store, Specialty) to optimize performance while maintaining a cohesive brand point of view Deliver revenue and margin growth through close partnership with Design and Production on product development, costing, and lifecycle management Adapt assortments in response to emerging trends, category shifts, and performance insights Develop and oversee global pricing strategies to achieve gross margin targets while remaining competitive in the marketplace Lead end-to-end merchandising processes including line planning, hindsight analysis, assortment building, showroom setup and sales meetings, merchandising directives, competitive analysis, fabric buys, and long-lead-time and liability management Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing merchandising team, building strong bench strength and supporting career growth Youll Need to Have Bachelors degree required 10+ years of merchandising experience, with 5+ years in a people leadership role Deep footwear merchandising experience across womens and/or mens categories Strong product sensibility with a clear understanding of trends, customer behavior, and the competitive landscape Experience working within a global fashion or lifestyle brand Proven ability to manage complex, multi-region and multi-channel assortments Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office Willingness to travel as needed Wed Love to See Experience merchandising both womens and mens footwear A strong balance of creative product vision and commercial rigor A collaborative leadership style that builds trust across functions and regions Comfort operating in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment A leader who brings clarity, structure, and momentum to complex merchandising challenges MK Perks: Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule Summer Fridays Internal Mobility Across Brands Cross-brand Discount Exclusive Employee Sales Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family) 401k Match Paid Parental Leave Thrive Wellness Program Commuter Benefits Gym Discounts At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at

CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com. In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.