Merchandise Planning Manager (Omnichannel) - Fashion/Footwear

About the Job

A global fashion and lifestyle brand is seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager (Fashion & Footwear) to drive inventory performance and profitability across retail and e-commerce channels. This role is responsible for developing merchandise plans, optimizing inventory allocation, and leading an integrated inventory strategy to ensure product availability and maximize sales. Using data-driven insights, you will refine assortment and pricing strategies to enhance profitability while supporting a seamless omnichannel customer experience.

• Develop and manage seasonal sales and inventory plans (OTB) across retail and e-commerce channels to ensure consistent stock availability.

• Build and maintain channel-specific demand forecasting models that reflect differing customer behaviors across physical and online platforms.

• Align demand forecasts with inventory strategies to improve stock turnover, minimize excess inventory, and control costs.

• Design and manage advanced reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Excel) for data visualization and decision-making.

• Conduct in-depth performance reviews and strategic audits to identify gaps, risks, and growth opportunities across product categories.

• Lead product lifecycle planning, ensuring availability of core, high-performing items while managing exit strategies for slow-moving products.

• Analyze market demand across key channels and regions to optimize assortment depth and allocation.

• Develop and implement pricing strategies across the product lifecycle to optimize margins and remain competitive in different markets.

• Conduct post-event analysis on promotions and markdowns to evaluate pricing effectiveness and improve future strategies without compromising brand perception.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Merchandising, or a related field

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in merchandising, planning, or retail analytics

• Strong proficiency in Office 365 tools, especially Excel and Power BI

• Advanced data analysis and forecasting capabilities

• Experience working cross-functionally in a collaborative environment

• Strong knowledge of assortment planning, market research, and inventory optimization

• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and digital retail operations

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail

• Ability to adapt to changing market dynamics

Varick Lee
JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd
EA License Number: 90C3026
EA Personnel: R2197221

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