This is a hybrid role in Irvington NY, 2- 3 days in office with flexibility to be in person up to 5 days/wk. when required.

 

EILEEN FISHER is seeking a Women’s Merchandising Manager to drive product selection, assortment execution, and category strategy across our women’s apparel categories. This is a true Merchandising role — not a Buying, Planning or Visual Merchandising role — focused on assorting within a seasonal framework, proposing category-level strategies, analyzing performance, and ensuring the right product mis reaches the right channels at the right time.

 

This role is ideal for a merchandising leader with expertise across women’s apparel categories, a strong understanding of brand visioning, and a passion for translating customer insights into compelling product assortments.

Working within the seasonal direction set by Senior Leadership, this role partners with Design, Global Sourcing, and both DTC + Wholesale channel teams to bring cohesive, commercially sound assortments to market.  ensure assortments support financial goals, margin targets, and brand intention. You will report to the VP of Merchandising.

 

● Propose category-level assortment strategies for key owned classifications that ladder up to seasonal direction and brand goals

● Curate product selection and assortments for key categories to successfully bring to market, ensuring the right product mix is executed at the right time

● Develop product strategies by channel and account to optimize revenue, profitability, and timing to market

● Ensure assortments reflect EILEEN FISHER’s commitments to sustainability, simplicity, and timeless design

 

● Track and analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer feedback to make informed decisions and optimize assortment

● Partner with the Merch Planning Manager to assort and iterate off the established line plan, providing category context and recommending adjustments as the season evolves

● Use competitive analysis and consumer insights to inform assortment decisions and keep the line relevant

● Collaborate consistently with Design, Sourcing, and Business partners to ensure assortments meet the needs of the brand and the business

● Key partner with Global Sourcing on cost, feasibility, and margin considerations to ensure pricing strategy will achieve goals

● Work with DTC and Wholesale channel partners to ensure assortments support distinct channel needs and growth strategies

 

● Develop and maintain merchandising tools in a timely manner, with appropriate follow-up and communication, in partnership with your direct report

● Contribute to pricing strategy recommendations that optimize margin and market competitiveness

● Responsible for achieving all deliverables to meet deadlines in accordance with the company PLC

 

Perform other related duties and assignments as required.