Position

As the Assistant Merchandiser, you will drive the business for Men's Shoes and Leather Goods with the Merchandising Manager, aiming to achieve sales and sell-through targets while ensuring adherence to the strategy for the South Asia region.

This is a 1-year fixed-term contract role, offering hands-on exposure to regional merchandising within a luxury retail environment.

Job responsibilities

Buying

Prepare Seasonal Buy through sales analysis, product strategy development, and product opportunity identification by collaborating with Merchandising Manager
Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams to make key decisions on OTB budget and deliver the strategic decision in line with brand guidelines
Develop balanced product assortment strategy to achieve targeted sales projection and sell through

In-season management

Build initial allocation strategies for seasonal and permanent products to maximize sales and achieve sell through targets
Partner with Supply Chain team to ensure the optimal stock flow and inventory
Work closely with Retail team & E-Commerce team to deliver the clear product strategies and maximize the sales and sell through in line with global guidelines
Collaborate with VM team on product launches, new store opening and events
Collaborate with Training team to deliver product training materials

Reporting

Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly sales reports to propose appropriate action to take in for both overall business & seasonal collections
Consolidate and deliver constructive feedback on product and collection

Profile

Education & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field preferred.

Work Experience

Minimum 2 years relevant working experience in Merchandising or Buying
Luxury retail or fashion house experience is preferred

Skills

High proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong knowledge of South Asia fashion markets
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence key decision-makers

Qualities

Proactive and results orientation with a strong drive for continuous improvement
Highly organized and detailed oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain a professional demeanour and work under pressure

Assistant Merchandiser, South Asia