VP, Footwear Merchandising

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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Who You Are
You’re a seasoned merchandising leader with a strong product eye and a deep understanding of footwear across women’s and men’s. You know how to build brand‑right assortments for a global, multi‑channel business while balancing customer demand, regional nuance, and financial objectives. You’re 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 You’ll Do
Architect and lead the global footwear merchandising strategy for women’s and men’s 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

You’ll Need to Have
Bachelor’s degree required

10+ years of merchandising experience, with 5+ years in a people leadership role

Deep footwear merchandising experience across women’s and/or men’s 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

We’d Love to See
Experience merchandising both women’s and men’s 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

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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.

Compensation Range:

250,000.00 - 300,000.00 USD

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