Senior Director of Merchandising

Description

Role Overview

The Senior Director of Merchandising will lead the overall merchandising strategy for MOR Furniture, driving product assortment, vendor partnerships, pricing strategies, and margin optimization. This role will oversee the merchandising team, working closely with marketing, e-commerce, operations, and supply chain to deliver a cohesive customer experience and profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

·  Develop and execute merchandising strategy aligned with company growth objectives.

·  Lead assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and seasonal line reviews.

·  Drive vendor negotiations, sourcing initiatives, and margin optimization.

·  Partner with marketing & e-commerce teams to ensure consistent product storytelling and promotions.

·  Oversee merchandising analytics, competitive benchmarking, and consumer insights.

·  Mentor and manage merchandising team leaders, ensuring collaboration across departments.

·  Collaborate with supply chain on inventory planning and demand forecasting.

·  Present regular merchandising performance reports to executive leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).

·  8+ years of merchandising experience in furniture, home furnishings, or consumer goods retail.

·  Have experience and skills related to visual display in retail stores.

·  Strong leadership background managing multi-level merchandising teams.

·  Proven track record in vendor negotiations and assortment strategy.

·  Strong analytical, financial, and presentation skills.

·  Experience in omnichannel retail environment (e-commerce + brick & mortar).

Leadership Competencies

·  Strategic thinking with executional discipline.

·  Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills.

·  Talent development and organizational leadership.

·  Results-driven, with a balance of creativity and operational rigor.