VP, Global Merchandising Manager

The Role:

The VP, Global Merchandise Manager is a strategic leader who drives global product success by aligning all wholesale and retail product offerings with consumer needs to achieve revenue and EBITDA objectives. Through best-in-class technology, talent and processes this executive is accountable for driving the overall product strategy, go-to-market strategy and assortment planning for the enterprise through a deep understanding of global markets, consumer trends, and the competitive landscape.

Job Functions:

• Responsible for generating +$1B of Gross Profit through investment of $500M annually. Shared P&L line responsibility for Product Cost % of Revenue (CoGS) and Working Capital Investment levels.
• Develop Global Product Strategy by aligning product offerings with the company's overall business objectives, considering factors such as target market, brand positioning, and global trends.
• Create and manage product assortments for different regions, ensuring optimal product mix to meet customer needs and maximize sales.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in various global markets.
• Work closely with design, sourcing, sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality products, and timely delivery.
• Analyze sales data and inventory levels to optimize profitability and inventory turnover.
• Establish and execute a data driven retail training strategy for network businesses on Operating Models, Products, Services and Selling Techniques that deliver quantifiable results.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field or equivalent work experience
• Ten or more years of experience with clear progression to senior leadership/ management roles, leading a motivating cross-functional interdisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of corporate functions outside area of expertise.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across the organization with key internal and external business leaders, partners, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to apply a variety of strategic frameworks to analyze problems and to guide and develop solutions.
• Ability to influence external organizations and stakeholders.
• Ability to understand the impact of technology on processes and structure.
• Strong change management skills
• Global mindset and cultural sensitivity
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and forecasting skills.
• Deep understanding of global markets and consumer behavior
• Proven track-record in merchandising and product development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiation skills.
• Strong financial management operating experience and knowledge of business acumen to include investment and budget management.

What we offer!

At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts -including but not limited to;

• Vision Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401 (k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time off
• Milestone anniversary awards
• Medical, Dental for Full Timers
• And more!

Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.