Key Responsibilities
Merchandise Assortment Planning
- Manage category product mix, support buying and pricing aligned with trends and targets.
- Coordinate with suppliers for stock and delivery.
- Align campaigns and promotions with brand team, and handle backend retail system tasks as needed.
Product Development
- Skilled in trend analysis, assortment planning, and end-to-end product lifecycle management—from concept and sampling to launch.
- Experienced in creating exclusive merchandise, collaborating with vendors, and aligning product strategies with commercial goals.
Inventory & Stock Management
- Ensure proper inventory control and stock rotation.
- Track and manage stock levels to avoid out-of-stock situations or overstock.
- Collaborate with the warehouse and operations teams to ensure smooth stock flow.
Visual Merchandising
- Work with in-house Visual Merchandiser and/or Designer to ensure in-store display signages are rolled out in a timely manner according to brand guidelines and promotion period.
- Assist in store display when required to drive retail sales.
Sales & Performance Analysis
- Monitor and analyze sales trends to recommend adjustments to product assortments.
- Prepare sales reports and provide insights for decision-making on product placement and promotion strategies.
External Vendor Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and consignment vendors.
- Assist in negotiations, manage orders, and address any issues related to product deliveries or quality.
Cross Department Collaboration
- Work closely with Brand, Education, Retail Operations, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth execution of merchandising plans in stores.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
Others
- Any other task assigned by the Merchandising Manager.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Merchandising, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant merchandising experience in Retail Merchandising.
- Strong negotiation skills with vendor and supplier management experience.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to interpret market trends and consumer insights.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders.
- Creative, self-motivated, and proactive in identifying opportunities and solving problems.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Highly adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Team player mentality and effective at building cross functional relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
