Global Merchandise Manager – Women’s Footwear

About the role

The Global Merchandise Manager for Women’s Footwear will shape the product vision, assortment strategy, and commercial success of the category. Working cross‑functionally, you will lead the footwear lifecycle from concept through market execution, ensuring collections meet brand and financial objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage seasonal footwear line plans aligned with brand vision and consumer needs.
• Build category strategies using performance data, trend analysis, and consumer insights.
• Identify assortment gaps, white‑space opportunities, and growth drivers across regions.
• Lead cross‑functional alignment meetings with Merchandising, Design, Development, Production, Sales, and Planning teams.
• Guide the footwear development process from concept to commercialization, ensuring milestones are met.
• Maintain accurate product data and line plans in Centric PLM.
• Own seasonal pricing architecture, balancing brand positioning, margin, and market dynamics.

Required profile

• Strategic thinker with strong product instinct and analytical rigor.
• Highly collaborative and able to translate insights into actionable product strategies.
• Experience driving growth and profitability in a fashion or footwear environment.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and global stakeholder alignment.

Required skills

• Centric PLM