Ralph’s Coffee Merchandise Category Lead, Global

Ralph’s Coffee Merchandise Category Lead, Global

#: W166596

Department:

City:
New York

State/Province:
New York

Location:

United States

You are anticipated to physically work from your documented work location a minimum of 4 days a week. You will have a fixed seat assigned to you in your documented work location. Additional details provided in our Flex Working Policy.

$90,000 - $192,500 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:

RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company and those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through:
Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

The Ralph’s Coffee Merchandise Category Lead will lead strategic initiatives to expand Ralph’s Coffee merchandise globally, driving alignment across Home and non-Home product categories. This role will serve as a key connector between merchandising, planning, regional teams, and channel leads to unlock growth opportunities and elevate the Ralph’s Coffee brand through thoughtful product development and cross‑functional collaboration.

• 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.

• 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.

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.