Ralph Lauren · 3 weeks ago
Ralph’s Coffee Merchandise Category Lead, Global
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $160K/yr
4+ years expRalph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, and they are seeking a Ralph’s Coffee Merchandise Category Lead to drive strategic initiatives for expanding Ralph’s Coffee merchandise globally. This role will focus on aligning various teams to unlock growth opportunities and enhance the brand through product development and collaboration.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning efforts for Ralph’s Coffee merchandise, identifying new product categories, partnerships, and market opportunities
Maximize business opportunities across portfolios by leveraging data, consumer insights, and performance metrics to inform product decisions
Break down barriers between regions and channels to ensure seamless execution and scalability of merchandise programs
Oversee end-to-end product development for Ralph’s Coffee merchandise, from concept to launch, including seasonal and PR-driven initiatives
Support inventory planning, SKU optimization, and reordering strategies to maintain product freshness and relevance across global locations
Collaborate with creative, marketing, and store design teams to ensure merchandise aligns with brand standards and enhances the customer experience
Drive global alignment between Home and non-Home product categories, ensuring consistent brand expression and product synergy across Ralph’s Coffee merchandise
Partner with the Home Merchandising team to embed Home category integration into Ralph’s Coffee product strategies
Act as a strategic partner to regional leads, store operations, and marketing teams to ensure merchandise plans are locally relevant and globally scalable
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Ralph’s Coffee merchandise reflects the brand’s hospitality ethos and supports broader Home initiatives
Support Home team initiatives, including collaborative development of candles and other Home-integrated products
Liaise with finance, planning, and procurement to ensure merchandise strategies are financially sound and operationally feasible
Qualification
Required
Several years of experience in business development, merchandising, or strategic planning within retail, hospitality, or lifestyle brands
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across global markets
Strong analytical skills with experience in product performance analysis and strategic forecasting
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset
Passion for hospitality and lifestyle branding
Company
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Corporation focuses on the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products.
10001+ employees
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