Julie Johnson

About Julie Johnson

Accomplished and results-driven Vice President of Planning, Buying, and Merchandising with extensive experience in the retail industry. Proven track record of driving business growth and profitability through strategic merchandise planning, trend analysis, and omni-channel execution. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing inventory performance, and aligning product strategies with evolving market demands. Expertise spans E-commerce, retail buying and operations, store management, and wholesale merchandising and distribution. Recognized for a keen eye for emerging trends and a data-driven approach to merchandise decision-making.

Experience

1. VP Merchandising, Wholesale and Dtc

   Clarks

   Feb 2019 — Present

   Experienced and strategic Vice President of Merchandising and Planning at Clarks Americas, leading the development and execution of merchandising strategies across wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. With a strong background in trend forecasting, consumer analytics, and inventory optimization, I drive assortment strategies that elevate brand equity and deliver profitable growth.I bring over 20 years of retail and wholesale experience across dynamic global markets, blending data-driven planning with an intuitive understanding of evolving consumer behaviors. At Clarks, I oversee cross-functional teams and collaborate with global partners to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time—aligned with regional trends, demand signals, and channel-specific goals.

Education

• Green Mountain College

  BS

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Apparel
• Store Management
• Merchandise Planning
• Trend
• Shoes
• Wholesale
• Retail
• Fashion
• Retail Buying
• Assortment
• Visual Merchandising
• Product Development
• Pricing
• Open to Buy Management
• Management
• Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• P&L
• Merchandising
• Forecasting
• Trend Analysis
• Profit
• Footwear
• Strategy
• E-Commerce