Executive Vice President of Merchandising

The Company is seeking an Executive Vice President of Merchandising to lead merchandising strategy across retail and digital channels and support continued growth. Responsibilities include overseeing buying, inventory planning, allocation, replenishment, and merchandise operations; analyzing sales, margins, inventory aging, and sell-through to guide assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions; and identifying consumer trends. The executive will build vendor and supplier partnerships, develop scalable processes and teams, and collaborate with senior leadership to improve revenue, profitability, and operational performance. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive experience in merchandising, buying, inventory planning, or commercial leadership, including leadership in a multi-location retail organization. Required expertise includes inventory forecasting, open-to-buy, allocation, replenishment, inventory turns, and using inventory management systems to improve performance. Applicants should bring strong financial acumen, a record of profitable growth, and the ability to build teams and operational infrastructure while balancing analytical and creative decisions. Experience in a high-growth retail environment, hands-on buying and vendor negotiations, and an MBA or advanced business degree are preferred.