We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.
Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with capital, education and community.
You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!
Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:
When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.
- Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
- We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
- Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
- We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
- We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:
A Day in the Life:
JOB SUMMARY
The Planning role at Tory Burch is responsible for driving topline sales and gross margin by optimizing product opportunities in China online market and manage online inventory to optimal levels. This person needs to work with Merchandising, ECOM and all related teams to develop and execute brand relevant strategies to deliver financial target. To excel in the position, this person must have excellent ECOM knowledge and analytical skills, established planning experience, have creative problem-solving skills, and enjoy working in a fast paced highly collaborative environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Forecasting and Analysis
- Develop annual sales, gross margin, receipt and inventory plans to ensure that financial objectives align with product opportunities.
- Weekly tracking sales and align monthly landing sales forecast with EC team.
- Utilize historical data and current trends to capitalize on new opportunities and identify risks.
- Develop supporting strategic business plans.
- Partner with Buying to maintain a promotional calendar providing guidance on key/peak weeks.
- Partner with Buying on assortment strategies based on hindsight analysis for Key campaigns
Business and Mech Plan
- Monthly MFR process to submit forward looking sales/margin/buy/inventory plan in planning system
- Develop China ECOM Open to Buy (OTB) on market calendar in partnership with Buying team and ECOM team
- Be part of investment review process, provide support to Merch team on sales/buy/inventory/sku plan & historical data
- Develop sales long range plan (5 years)
- Premium analysis to control margin
Inventory Management
- Monthly inventory rolling forecast and present “action points” for the management of inventory and receipts.
- Work with cross functional team to manage inventory transfers to support sales and control inventory KPI at heath level
- Inventory preparation for Key campaigns
In-Season Business Management
- Communicate state of the business to cross-functional and corporate teams with in-season action plans to drive sales.
- Lead and participate in weekly/monthly business and planning related meetings.
- Develop and maintain reports for business needs.
EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong Analytical and Business Acumen
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experienced with Planning and Merchandising applications
- Collaborative ability to lead and motivate team
- Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Approx. 5 years’ experience working in a planning, buying or merchandising function
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Detail Oriented
- Adaptive
- Collaborative
- Client and Brand focus
- Functional Expertise
To Land This Role:
Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:
How We Work Together
- Adaptable – We change before we have to
- Entrepreneurial – We own it
- Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
- Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
- Live the Values – We show up for each other
- Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing
#TeamTory Values
We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Approx. 5 years' experience in planning, buying or merchandising
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with planning and merchandising applications
- Strong analytical and business acumen
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills
- Collaborative ability to lead and motivate team
- Detail oriented
- Adaptive
- Client and Brand focus
- Functional expertise
Tory Burch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tory Burch and has not been reviewed or approved by Tory Burch.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of around 16 weeks and family‑building resources indicate meaningful support for growing families.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside company‑paid life and disability insurance, and access to mental‑health supports, point to a comprehensive core health package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, paid volunteer days, and seasonal half‑day Fridays underscore a well‑rounded time‑off offering.
Tory Burch Insights
What We Do
Founded in 2004 in New York City, Tory Burch is an American luxury brand known for beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy. Tory is a fashion designer who draws inspiration from her parents’ effortless style, the worlds of travel, art and interiors, and women globally. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, underpinning the design philosophy and company culture, and driving the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. The company launched with a small boutique on Elizabeth Street in Manhattan and has since grown into a global business with more than 300 boutiques across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Australia. In addition, the brand is available at over 3,000 department and specialty stores worldwide. Toryburch.com, which launched in 2004, is the company’s ecommerce site and home to Tory Daily, an online magazine with original content. The company also has websites in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Since its launch, Tory Burch has entered into new categories: with eyewear in partnership with Luxottica in 2009, timepieces with Fossil in 2014 and beauty with Shiseido beginning in 2020. In 2015, the company launched Tory Sport, a collection inspired by the grace and strength of athletes that balances high-tech functional fabrics with classic design and a retro vibe. Categories include Coming & Going, Running, Studio, Tennis and Golf. Tory Burch has been recognized by the fashion industry with numerous awards, including the CFDA for Accessory Designer of the Year; Accessory Brand Launch of the Year from Accessories Council of Excellence; and Rising Star award from Fashion Group International. The brand is dedicated to advancing women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship through the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. The Foundation, which launched in 2009, provides women entrepreneur
