Vice President of Merchandising

North Carolina based corporation is seeking a Vice President of Merchandising.  Successful candidate will have 8 - 10 years merchandising experience with upper tier product lines in the retail or fashion industry.  Responsibilities include: P&L management, product development, industry analysis, creation of line plan and most critical; the ability to match most important consumer insights with emerging design trends to create profitable product lines.  Must have proven ability to build strong partnerships across all business lines within a corporation.  BS/BA required, Masters preferred. Great opportunity for development and growth, as well as making an impact on the bottom line.