Director, Global Outlet Planning

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, expressed through Tory's collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

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:
The Director of Corporate Merchandise Planning is responsible for developing and executing strategic merchandise plans that drive financial performance and align with brand objectives. This role oversees forecasting, assortment planning, and margin optimization across categories, ensuring data-driven decisions that support growth and profitability. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including merchandising, production, finance, and retail operations. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with operational excellence and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with experience managing a direct report.

A Day in the Life:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and execute long-range merchandise strategies aligned with company objectives for the Global Outlet business.

• Build and manage IMU targets for production and product development partners.

• Forecast annual category, class, and style-level projections to support financial goals.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly forecast reviews to senior leadership, including the CFO.

• Analyze sales, margin, and inventory trends to identify risks and opportunities.

• Provide actionable insights to optimize profitability and inventory efficiency.

• Represent merchandise strategy during market collection reviews and seasonal planning sessions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with merchandising, production, and planning teams to ensure alignment on assortment and pricing strategies.

• Collaborate with marketing and retail teams to support seasonal launches and market preparation.

• Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in managing team members.

• Influence and negotiate effectively across peers, cross-functional teams, and senior management.

To Land This Role:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 12+ years of progressive experience in retail planning & allocation, with experience in a leadership role managing others
• Extensive knowledge of merchandise planning, retail strategy, and financial forecasting
• Leads activities that drive strategic merchandise planning and margin optimization across multiple categories for the Outlet business
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate factors that could influence strategy, proactively adjusting plans to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at all levels, including C-suite
• Advanced analytical skills paired with a strategic mindset; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Advanced-level proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and modeling for financial and inventory planning
• Demonstrated ability with storytelling and strong presentation skills to clearly articulate insights and recommendations
• Proven ability to balance process deliverables and timelines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to act as both a "player" and a "coach," fostering team development and accountability
• Demonstrated success in building strong cross-functional partnerships, influencing peers and senior leaders to achieve shared business objectives

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:
Our Planning team is a data-driven group of strategic thinkers and analytical masterminds working collaboratively and cross-functionally to meet customer demand for our collections and maximize profit. Winter boots in Waikiki in high summer? Not on our watch! We analyze data so we can be proactive in our efforts to ensure that the right products are available in the right markets at the right time and the right price. 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 150,000.00 USD - 200,000.00 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.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Tory_Burch-R0026839

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-28T19:56:04