The Team:

The Merchandising team supports Hermès of Paris US business by managing the process of sales forecasting, open to buy (OTB), merchandise selection, inventory management, reporting and analysis. The Merchandising ream develops strategies and sets clear direction to maximize business performance.

The Opportunity:

As the Director of Merchandising, you will be responsible for overseeing the process of merchandise selection and inventory management in a multi-local buying environment. You will develop strategies and set clear direction to maximize business performance, review business plan ensuring objectives are met, and prepare store assortments for new locations and renovations. As Director of Merchandising you will have a strong rapport with Paris office and métier management and all support areas.

About the Role:

• Inventory management through directing, supervising, coaching, and developing for retail locations and E-commerce (i.e. transfers, stock rotation, incentives, etc.).
• Develop strategies and utilize programs to optimize inventories and achieve budgeted sales including buying, re-orders, re-allocation, delivery prioritization and development of sales incentives.
• Understand competitors’ strengths, weaknesses and strategies and creating corresponding business initiatives to compete.
• Facilitate and promote communication to encourage participation and inspire contribution between retail stores, merchandising and concessionaires.
• Conduct sales analysis to understand opportunities to grow businesses.
• Direct and manage Open to Buy (OTB) and buying strategy for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter buys for retail stores and E-commerce.
• Lead product assortment and support in preparation for store animations and store openings.
• Partner with Talent Development for product training in retail.
• All other duties assigned by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility:

• YES
  • Directly manage Merchandising Managers and Specialists. Supervises buying responsibility of Store Directors.

Budget Responsibility:

• YES
  • Sales Plan
  • Months of Supply
  • Inventories
  • Team travel expenses

Decision Making Responsibility:

• YES
  • Approval of Orders
  • Sales Plan
  • OTB – Retail
  • Inventory management between retail boutiques
  • Overseeing buying process and assortments for boutiques
  • Training and development in tandem with Training Team

About You:

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in retail buying, retail management and merchandising with strong brand identity
• Proven analytical ability to synthesize data from different systems to understand business trends and provide forward-thinking insight
• Effective leader with the ability to provide direction in line with company objectives
• Expert in Microsoft Excel
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills
• Results driven; strategic conceptual and innovative thinker
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster inter-departmental relationships
• Proven excellence at meeting long and short-term deadlines
• French is a plus, but not a requirement
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills

The range for this position is $106,574.00 - $177,290.00. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Company Overview:

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès’ success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that’s at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website. Link here.

Our Commitment:

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.