Head of Merchandising – Premium Womenswear
Head of Merchandising – Premium Women's FashionLocation: Sydney, NSWFull-Time
Our client, a leading premium women's fashion brand based in Sydney is seeking an accomplished Head of Merchandising to define and lead its global merchandise strategy. This is a pivotal executive role suited to a commercially sophisticated merchandising leader with deep experience in premium/luxury apparel environments and a strong understanding of brand equity, product lifecycle discipline and distribution.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Merchandising will be accountable for delivering profitable growth while protecting brand positioning and price integrity. You will lead seasonal and long-range merchandise planning across retail and digital channels, ensuring assortments reflect elevated design standards, disciplined buys and a refined customer proposition.
Success in this role requires strong financial stewardship, strategic range architecture capability and the ability to balance creativity with commercial precision.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and execute the global merchandise strategy aligned to premium brand positioning and long-term growth objectives
* Lead seasonal range planning, category architecture and lifecycle management with a focus on depth, exclusivity and considered SKU productivity
* Own financial planning, Open-to-Buy (OTB), margin optimisation and inventory control
* Drive pricing architecture consistent with premium market positioning and margin expectations
* Oversee demand forecasting and stock allocation to support full-price sell-through and minimise markdown exposure
* Deliver comprehensive trade reporting and performance diagnostics, translating insights into strategic action
* Partner closely with Design and Buying to ensure cohesive storytelling, fabrication strategy and balanced collection builds
* Collaborate with Marketing and Digital teams to align launch cadence, campaign strategy and trading initiatives
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing merchandising and planning function
About You
* 10+ years' experience in merchandising with leadership experience of 2+ years within premium or luxury women's fashion
* Proven track record of driving profitable growth while maintaining brand integrity and controlled distribution
* Advanced expertise in financial modelling, range planning and inventory optimisation
* Strong understanding of premium customer behaviour, pricing psychology and full-price trading strategies
* Highly analytical with the ability to operate confidently at executive level
* Experienced in leading multi-channel businesses (retail, digital, and wholesale advantageous)
* Inspiring and structured leader with strong commercial judgement
What's On Offer
* Executive-level influence within a premium Australian fashion brand
* Competitive remuneration package reflective of seniority
* Sydney head office location
* Opportunity to shape long-term merchandise strategy and brand growth trajectory
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