PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

The Merchandising Manager, Accessories plays a critical role in overseeing the end-to-end production process and quality for Victoria’s Secret accessories, such as bags and robes. This role ensures timely delivery, maintains product quality, and supports cross-functional collaboration to uphold brand standards. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem solver with a proven track record in accessories production management and vendor development.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production & Order Management

Manage daily communications related to production and merchandising functions.

Coordinate order placement with vendors and troubleshoot any issues during order release.

Monitor the full production cycle from order confirmation to delivery, ensuring adherence to agreed calendar timelines.

Track shipments and provide timely status updates to brand partners.

Review Internal Order Tracking Reports (IOTR) and Daily Production Reports (DPR) to identify potential delivery risks and implement corrective actions.

Schedule and lead production status meetings, ensuring timely sharing of Order Tracking Reports with Planning & Sourcing (P&S) partners.

Quality Assurance & Vendor Management

Conduct factory visits to monitor production progress and quality and escalate any delays or risks.

Communicate promptly with brand stakeholders on issues that may impact quality or delivery.

Coordinate third-party inspections across vendors and regions; partner with service providers to define requirements.

Maintain vendor performance scorecards. Identify high-risk factories, conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements.

Support training and development initiatives across vendors and internal teams.

Participate in risk assessment and cross-functional meetings, ensuring follow-up on action items.

Participate in special projects such as packing optimization to improve processes and reduce costs.

VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Management or a related field.8+ years’ experience in the accessories industry.Proficiency in SAP, ERP or similar systems will be an advantage.Well organized, strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel.Good command in written and spoken English.Proven leadership and people management capabilities.