Director, Women's Buying (Plus, Maternity, and Active)

About the Role

Stitch Fix is seeking experienced and strategic Merchandising leaders to drive the growth within our Active/Athleisure and Plus businesses. This role will oversee a team of 10 and will be responsible for delivering best-in-class assortments and galvanizing support for these growth segments across the enterprise to deliver untapped growth potential for the company. 

This role will report to the Senior Director of Women’s Merchandising. In this role, they will set the merchandising vision and strategy for our Plus and Active/Athleisure divisions, bring to life Stitch Fix's private brand portfolio, cultivate relationships with current and prospective vendors, and build a team of modern merchants working to deliver the best assortment of apparel, footwear and accessories. 

Each business is distinct and has different needs, but both require a highly strategic leader:

Plus: Serve as the point person to drive Plus vision and advocacy across the organization, partnering closely with marketing, tech and strategy to develop and execute a cohesive plan to improve the current experience and assortment and solidify Stitch Fix as the go-to destination for Plus clients. This will require close partnership with the core buying team to align the assortment strategy, creating leverage through a cohesive vendor base and providing the same level of variety, quality and relevant trend to our Plus clients as we have within the Core business. 

Active/Athleisure: Develop a deep understanding of what client needs are within this space, and partner with teams like marketing, styling and tech to ensure that we are  serving the client's need for this product in the right way to drive incremental revenue and increased loyalty. Identify and acquire the optimal brand matrix across all price points, including delivering a best-in-class private label brand, We Wander. 

The candidate should have extensive experience operating in a high growth environment. They should be able to seamlessly switch between crafting a future vision and giving feedback on specific product design details. Stitch Fix is looking for a leader that inspires with their clarity, vision and goal setting - and challenges the team to innovate. Success in this role requires critical thinking, bold decision-making, proactivity, and the ability to thrive with limited resources and in ambiguous situations.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Drive short and long-term product assortment strategy, line planning, and launch strategy across key categories, including building a product life cycle roadmap & identifying white space opportunity
• Act as a cross functional leader between merchandising and other teams on key initiatives, including Tech, Marketing and Styling 
• Leverage competitive analysis and consumer demand to translate market trends into actionable product and merchandising direction
• Leverage Stitch Fix’s best-in-class data to form client-right assortment strategies that will drive the business forward
• Oversee a multi-branded assortment, partnering closely with over 50+ vendors and continuously evaluating the market to prioritize bringing on new brand partners
• Own the Women’s private label assortment strategy for your business through effective partnership with internal (Tech Design, Sourcing and Brand Management) and external Vendor teams

We’re excited about you because…

• You have 8+ years of leadership experience in driving product and merchandising strategy in apparel and/or accessories with an ability to bridge brand and product priorities to drive growth, leveraging market trend & consumer demand
• You have a track record of delivering financial results and building teams
• You have deep experience in multi-brand environments of scale
• You have managed teams and excel at fostering talent and building best-in-class organizations 
• You are a product-first leader with experience in a company that has visually differentiated product with material/fabric innovation
• You have a strong business & financial acumen with the ability to deliver top line revenue and gross margin as well as drive growth against key KPIs
• You are highly analytical and strategic with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• You have superior intellect with the ability to think critically, solve complex problems and make clear and well-reasoned decisions in a high growth environment complemented by a sense of passion about the role, company, potential for growth and most importantly the people
• You have personal presence, excellent interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm
• You have experience in Creative, Design, Innovation, Product Development, Merchandising, Inventory Management
• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred
• Preferred experience working within the Active/Athleisure and/or Plus space 
• You are able to travel up to 30% (Market Travel to NYC/LA + Travel to HQ in San Francisco every other month for 1 full week M-F)

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.