Position: Merchandising Manager
Location: Singapore
We are partnering with a well-loved, iconic lifestyle and reading destination brand to appoint a commercially driven Merchandising Manager for their Stationery division.
About the Role
This is a strategic and hands-on merchandising leadership role responsible for driving category growth, profitability, and product innovation. You will lead end-to-end merchandising strategy, from sourcing and pricing to promotions and inventory optimisation, ensuring a compelling assortment that strengthens market positioning and enhances customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Product Sourcing
- Develop and execute category strategy to maximise sales and gross margin performance.
- Source and evaluate new, trend-relevant products to enhance assortment competitiveness.
- Optimise product mix across physical stores and online channels.
- Lead pricing strategy and cost negotiations to drive sustainable margin growth.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships to secure favourable trading terms.
- Oversee negotiations, promotional planning, and supply continuity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Retail Operations, VM, and Logistics teams.
Inventory & Merchandising Excellence
- Drive inventory planning to optimise stock turnover and reduce holding costs.
- Develop action plans for slow-moving stock while ensuring availability of key sellers.
- Conduct market research and store visits to ensure merchandising standards and competitive positioning.
Sales & Financial Performance
- Own category budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
- Analyse sales trends and market intelligence to identify growth opportunities.
- Implement initiatives to enhance profitability and sales productivity.
Promotional & Campaign Leadership
- Lead seasonal campaigns, product launches, and key retail events (e.g., Back-to-School).
- Support new store openings, renovations, and promotional roadshows.
- Drive strategic campaigns to increase category visibility and revenue.
Governance & Administration
- Oversee purchase orders, pricing updates, and supplier documentation accuracy.
- Ensure timely reporting and system integrity for merchandising operations.
Ideal Profile
- Proven experience in merchandising, buying, or category management within retail or consumer goods.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in margin and sales growth.
- Confident negotiator with strong supplier management capabilities.
- Analytical, data-driven, and highly organised.
- Passionate about retail trends and customer engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a recognised household name in the lifestyle and creative retail space, offering strong brand equity and continued growth momentum.
If you are a commercially astute merchandising professional ready to lead a high-impact category, we would be pleased to speak with you in confidence.
Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770
