The Opportunity:
Adecco is partnering with a client in the luxury retail industry (principal brand) and we are seeking a talented individual to join their business as a Senior/Merchandising Manager. Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, the successful candidate will develop and define the strategic product assortment direction for SG, MY, AU, and NZ markets, and translate creative vision into short, mid, and long-term merchandising strategies tailored to local market and customer needs.
- Permanent opportunity
- Luxury FMCG industry
- Work days/hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm
- Work location: Central Region
The Job:
Buying, Inventory Management, Allocations
- Collaborate with regional brand leads to develop buying strategies and lead team in buy executions
- Develop assortments through analysis of product performance, customer feedback, consumer trends, and competition landscape
- Manage OTB to achieve financial targets and SKU-level productivity metrics for sales, inventory, receipts, and margins
- Liaise with Global Inventory Planning team to identify opportunities in future sales and investment plans
- Monitor SKU lifecycle and respond to in-season sales to inform future strategies
- Drive Merchandise Planning and Allocation strategies to resolve product liabilities and develop action plans for timely and profitable liquidation
- Regularly monitor business performance, report weekly trends, and implement necessary actions
- Analyze and reforecast business to support mid to long-term strategies, adjusting product flow and inventory management
- Evaluate seasonal product performance and share insights on customer patterns season over season
- Research new trends and product advances to inform buying decisions effectively
Team Development and Global Collaboration
- Lead and motivate the team to ensure key deliverables are met, and manage individual performance by setting clear development objectives, providing leadership through guidance and feedback to foster business and talent growth
- Developing and commercializing collections by collaborating with key internal stakeholders
- Ensure strong communication with Global Merchandising regarding local market needs, trends, and initiatives
- Regularly conduct market research on industry trends, competitor analysis, sales data, and product performance to integrate insights into strategy, including local pricing strategies
The Talent:
- Minimally 7 years of relevant experience in the luxury retail industry coupled with a strong background in buying/merchandising, preferably in leather goods, ready-to-wear, and accessories.
- Demonstrated expertise in driving product and merchandising strategies, along with a track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop commercially successful collections
- Numbers-driven, analytically inclined with proficiency in handling extensive data, capable of conceptualizing and turning them into meaningful analyses
- At least 2-3 years of experience in a leadership role to lead and manage a team
Next Steps:
- Prepare your updated resume (please include your current salary package with full breakdown such as base, incentives, annual wage supplement, etc.) and expected package.
- Apply through this application or send your resume to [email protected] in MS Word Copy. We'd love to hear from you!
- We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
