(Senior) Merchandiser - Men's Acc

Position

This position is to develop the merchandising strategy for Men’s Accessory by setting up the buying & allocation, identifying opportunities in collaboration with global teams and local team, at the same time support the team with trunk sample tracking and deposit update for seasonal products.

Job responsibilities

Buying

• Prepare Seasonal Buy through sales analysis, product strategy development, and product opportunities identification by collaborating with RTW Manager
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams to provide valuable feedback on OTB budget and deliver the strategic decision in line with brand guidelines
• Manage seasonal buy process and coordinate closely with sales planning team regarding forecasts for Accessory.
• Develop balanced product assortment strategy to achieve targeted sales projection and sell through of all subcategories, Custom Jewelry, Tie & Textile, Textile Accessory, Eyewear.

In-season management

• Build initial allocation strategies for seasonal and permanent products to maximize sales and achieve target
• Partner with Supply Chain team to ensure the optimal stock flow and maximize sales opportunities across seasons
• Work closely with Retail team & E-Commerce team to deliver the clear product strategies and maximize the sales and sell through in line with the global guidelines
• Collaborate with VM team on product launches, new store opening, events, and monthly floor-set
• Conduct product training & partner with Training team to deliver training materials
• Monitor sales and inventory, executing actions with relevant teams to maximize sales and sell through
• Support special events by planning product strategies and assortment, monitoring stock flow to achieve event target
• Prepare Merchandising Map Book every season for men’s accessories
• Manage Trunk show samples by monitoring delivery and arranging rotation according to OTO schedule & Presales plan

Sales Planning & Forecast

• Sales forecast and Monthly forecast adjustment by cooperating with Sales Planning team

Market Intelligence

• Identify key product trends, competitors’ pricing and launch strategies
• Propose market needs to reflect in the seasonal collection
• Consolidate and deliver constructive feedback on product and collection for men’s accessories

Merchandising Operations & Business Analysis

• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly sales reports to propose appropriate actions for both overall business and seasonal collections in Men’s team.
• Provide administrative support to the team to ensure smooth departmental workflows and operational efficiency.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion related major
• Minimum 5 years of merchandising experience in fashion or luxury brands
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent in Microsoft tools
• In-depth understanding of local fashion market and commercial acumen
• Proficient in both oral and written English
• Willing to work under dynamic environments
• Communication skills to work closely with various stakeholders