As a (Senior) Merchandiser, you will strategize and develop the Women's Department Merchandising strategy to drive business growth across markets and platforms. You will be required to collaborate closely with Branding, Design, Merchandise Planning, Visual Merchandising, and Supply Chain departments to establish, communicate and execute long-term and seasonal vision for the company's product lines. You will be responsible for developing merchandise assortment mix strategies for all Women's categories. These strategies are based on in-depth brand and market analysis to push into the markets and pull fundamental information on trends and commercial needs from the markets.

Responsibilities:

Collection Planning

Develop and Execute Women's product line planning for shoes, bags and accessories.

Develop regional collection plans and must-haves for each region based on brand direction, fashion trends and in-depth market understanding.

Analyse the market to stay abreast of trends. Compile competitive shopping analysis and present relevant conclusions. Incorporate findings to impact future product line developments.

Merchandise Management

Liaise closely with R&D, Supply Chain and Merchandise Planning to develop best sellers, core and highlight styles to support brand storytelling, brand relevancy and enhance the commercial viability of the collections.

Closely liaise work with the Merchandising Planning Team to enhance category growth and profitability for each market.

Work closely with the Visual Merchandising team on strategic product display to maximize consumer interest and promote excitement and sales for the brand.

Product Management

Manage and improve item classification guide in ensuring compliance and relevance of classification for analysis.

Product Pricing Strategy

Develop suggested retail price strategy with Merchandising Planning Team and identify gaps and needs in pricing strategy.

Set price points for seasonal products based on margins, product positioning and market competitiveness.

Seasonal Buying Preparation

Coordinate with relevant stakeholders on deliverables and timeline for the season.

Communicate the Merchandising Strategy for the season and any key initiatives to internal and external buying team.

Data Analysis and Reports

Conduct in-depth global performance review for each season by product line and action plans for each category.

Others

Lead and participate in department projects for strong ownership of product initiatives, through cross-departmental collaboration.

Requirements:

Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management or Business

Minimum 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in similar capacity

Experience in regional markets, especially South-East Asia and Greater China

Business fluency in English

Analytical and data driven mindset with a clear focus on results

High Excel competency

Experience using Power BI is desirable

Excellent interpersonal, planning and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment

A team player

Keen sense of fashion and a passion for the fashion industry

(SENIOR) MERCHANDISER