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
