OPENINGS
- Assists the Senior VM Manager in completing the visual merchandising aspects of a new store by preparing the planogram, category organization and visual elements of the store.
- Assist the markets in sourcing and ordering of merchandising elements, manage the production processes, timeline and quality.
- Align market’s needs with regional direction in the presentation of products and visuals.
- Preparation of comprehensive and clear store opening fitting guide for markets to follow.
ANIMATION & PRODUCT LAUNCHES
- To consolidate and submit forecasting of launch POSM on behalf of markets based on regional marketing priorities and budget.
- Design and create visual merchandising displays that are relevant to the region’s assortment and marketing needs and manage the production and delivery to markets.
- Manage and plan the visual merchandising execution based on the diverse retail channels needs and limitations.
- Update planogram for all channels and formats by working with sales team on the long-term assortment plans.
- Preparation of visuals for various formats utilizing brand guidelines and manage vendors in the process.
- Preparation of comprehensive and clear launch fitting guide relevant for all markets to follow.
- To support the Senior VM Manager to provide asset creation and graphic layout for all launches and related market event setup.
- Consolidate launch reports from markets for submission to brand HQ.
- To submit assortment and planograms to Sephora for every launch changeover.
FORECASTING, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
- To manage long-term planning for planograms based on the product assortment plan to identify POSM needs and allocation between all markets in the region.
- To consolidate and submit forecasting of generic and permanent POSM based on above, while validating warehouse stock levels to ensure accurate forecast.
- Track status of orders and ensure timely delivery of POSMs to each market.
- Work with logistics team to align allocation plans for markets and ensure healthy POSM stock levels.
- Manage local production to fulfill market needs where necessary.
- Manage SEAO VM budget.
MARKET SUPPORT
- Guide and support markets to ensure up-to-date and compliance of brand guidelines and visual merchandising strategy.
- Assist in solving of discrepancies and provide technical advice to maintenance needs and store upkeep.
