Sr. Merchandise Planning Manager

We are an American luxury brand known for beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy. Tory is a fashion designer who draws inspiration from her parents' effortless style, the worlds of travel, art and interiors, and women globally. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, underpinning the design philosophy and company culture, and driving the work of the Tory Burch Foundation.

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.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you'll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:
You have a natural passion and considerable experience in supporting the Global Merchandising teams with the development of the Global Product Assortment and ensuring that it aligns with the financial targets and strategic objectives of our brand. Merchandise Planning establishes financial targets by category/class for Sales, GM, Receipts and Inventory. This role works with the Global Merchandising team to analyze, identify, and communicate sales and inventory opportunities while also providing risk-mitigation recommendations. Also partners closely with our cross-functional global planning teams in full price Outlet and Wholesale in addition to production/sourcing and product development!

A Day in the Life:

The Senior Planning Manager, Corporate Merchandise Planning at Tory Burch is responsible for but not limited to:

• Communicating financial results and action plans to senior leadership and cross-functional teams on a weekly basis
• Analyzing historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and category
• Providing hindsight analysis while partnering with Merchandising on future product positioning and opportunities
• Creating category guidance in partnership with global merchants that align with our Long-Range Plan for Sales, Margin, IMU%, AIR, and AUR
• Managing the global order book process of minimum order quantities alongside Production
• Driving the Global Markdown Strategy
• Partnering with regional planning teams on global Key Item Planning (replenishment) for Production forecasting needs
• Establishing end-to-end category management while creating new efficiencies

To Land This Role:

• 8+ years prior experience in merchandise planning, retail planning & allocation, global planning, production planning/capacity planning, financial planning & analysis - manager experienced preferred
• Strong analytical skills paired with strategic business acumen and application
• Advanced excel skills
• Ability to negotiate with and influence peers, members of cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Executive presence and acumen, ability to formally present business strategies and action plans
• Ability to multi task, prioritize deadlines and tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset who takes a proactive approach to identify opportunities and find resolutions to challenges

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:
Merchandising is a team of strategic thinkers and creative problem solvers who work together and with our cross-functional partners across the company from Design and Production to PR and Marketing to build seasonal collections that resonate with customers. With a luxury mindset focused on driving brand desirability, we help guide design development and category initiatives, keeping a relentless focus on quality, fabrications and fit. We also liaise with markets to ensure that our collection addresses regionally nuanced customer preferences. If you are interested being part of a dynamic team engaging with our product across all categories from concept to purchasing patterns, come join us!

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 Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is 135,000.00 USD - 155,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your heath, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all Tory Burch members that work over 30 hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact thetalentteam@toryburch.com .