Assistant Merchandise Planning Manager

Lane Crawford; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff discount

Staff sales

Descripción de la vacante

Lane Crawford is seeking an Assistant Merchandise Planning Manager for Home & Lifestyle and Fine Jewellery. You will develop strategic merchandise plans, forecast demand, manage inventories, and collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, Retail Operations and Finance to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years’ experience in merchandising planning, strong analytics, and fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

Formación

• Degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
• 7+ years of merchandising planning experience.
• Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
• Experience in pre-opening or brand launch merchandising preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage annual, seasonal, and monthly sales, margin, inventory, and receipt plans for Home & Lifestyle and Fine Jewellery.
• Support Open-to-Buy budgets to align with financial objectives.
• Monitor category performance and identify sales risks and growth opportunities.
• Forecast weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance by category, brand, and channel.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Vendors to meet objectives.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives and establish exit strategies for slow-moving stock.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Creative mindset

Project management

Communication abilities

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Herramientas

Merchandising systems

Inventory management software

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Lane Crawford is an internationally renowned luxury department store with over 175 years of success, delivering an exceptional and eclectic product curation with dynamic Asian spirit and values.

We’re launching a fast-moving, trend-driven food and retail concept. Where fashion, culture and flavours collide; Hype products, cult brands, exclusive collabs — from all around the world. And we’re looking for people with taste — to curate taste. The ones who instinctively know what’s nextand move first.

If you’re curious, ambitious and hungry for a new career opportunity, this is your opportunity to join a startup team and cook up something unforgettable together.

Home & Lifestyle & Fine Jewellery

Position Summary

The Assistant Merchandise Planning Manager is responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategic merchandise plans that optimize sales, inventory productivity, and profitability for the Home & Lifestyle and Fine Jewellery businesses. The role partners closely with Buying, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Vendor partners to deliver business objectives through effective forecasting, inventory management, and commercial analysis.

The successful candidate will act as a key business partner, providing data-driven insights, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving inventory optimization initiatives to ensure sustainable growth and achievement of financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

Merchandise Planning & Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual, seasonal, and monthly sales, margin, inventory, and receipt plans for Home & Lifestyle and Fine Jewellery categories.
• Support the preparation and management of Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Monitor category performance against plans and proactively identify sales risks and growth opportunities.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning exercises.
• Analyze sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, and key retail KPIs to support business decisions.

Inventory Management & Optimization

• Ensure optimal inventory levels through effective replenishment and allocation strategies.
• Monitor stock health, sell-through rates, stock turnover, weeks of supply, and aged inventory.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives to improve working capital efficiency and reduce markdown exposure.
• Work closely with Merchandising and Buying teams to establish exit strategies for slow-moving inventory.
• Review demand forecasts and recommend inventory actions to support seasonal and promotional activities.

Forecasting & Business Analysis

• Produce accurate weekly, monthly, and seasonal forecasts by category, brand, and channel.
• Conduct post-season and promotional performance reviews and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop analytical tools and dashboards to improve visibility of business performance.
• Identify emerging trends, customer demand shifts, and market opportunities through data analysis.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Partner with Buyers and Category Managers to align assortment and inventory strategies.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure inventory availability and operational efficiency.
• Support vendor negotiations by providing financial and inventory insights.
• Present performance updates, opportunities, and risk assessments to management.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Provide coaching and guidance to Merchandise Planners and Planning Assistants.
• Support the implementation of planning best practices, SOPs, and process improvements.
• Drive automation and reporting enhancements to improve planning efficiency and data accuracy.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree holder in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in merchandising planning environments.
• Experience in pre-opening or brand launch merchandising preferred.
• Strong analytical, creative, and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Business acumen with a customer-focused and trend-savvy mindset.
• Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English required.
• Proficiency in merchandising systems, inventory management, and data analysis tools.

At Lane Crawford you work hard and play hard while we take care of your wellbeing.

• Your annual holiday leave is supplemented by special leave for birthday and work anniversaries, time off to celebrate key holidays and Summer Fridays.
• Our enhanced medical, dental, pension benefits and life insurance give you peace of mind.
• All our permanent staff can enjoy staff discount and visit our legendary staff sales!
• You can develop your skills and knowledge on the job supported by curated learning experiences at The Academy.
• We offer staff wellness programmes to nurture mind, body and spirit in our head office and stores.
• We treasure opportunities to come together, whether it’s at an office Happy Hour, networking in the "Gin Den" or our Talk of The Town Staff Parties.

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