Merchandising Assistant Manager

Ecco Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear company is seeking a Merchandising Assistant Manager in Kuala Lumpur to enhance sales performance and manage merchandising operations. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, ideally in the fashion or footwear sector. Strong analytical skills, fluency in English, and familiarity with tools like SAP and Microsoft Office are required. This role includes close collaboration with Retail and Marketing teams, making it essential for a proactive individual eager to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in retail merchandising or related role, ideally in fashion or footwear.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage seasonal main order creation and monitor sales performance.
• Execute product launch plans and ensure timely stock delivery.
• Generate replenishment and launch orders for optimal stock levels.
• Conduct regular stock consolidation for in-season inventory.
• Optimize assortments based on store profiles for better performance.

Skills

Proactive and hands-on

Strong ownership

Detail-oriented

Strong team player

Excellent analytical skills

Familiarity with fast-paced retail environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

SAP

Microsoft D365

Job description

We are seeking a commercially minded and proactive Merchandising Assistant Manager to support and lead end-to-end merchandising operations for ECCO Shoes across Singapore and Malaysia.

This role plays a critical part in driving sales performance, inventory efficiency, and product availability across concept stores, department stores, and digital channels. Working closely with Retail, Marketing/VM, and Digital teams, the incumbent will translate merchandising strategies into executable plans that support seasonal priorities and business growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage seasonal main order creation, monitor sales performance and sell-through, and drive timely actions to achieve sales targets.
• Execute and monitor product launch plans, ensuring timely stock delivery across channels.
• Generate replenishment and launch orders to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Conduct regular stock consolidation for in-season and aged merchandise.
• Optimize assortments by assessing store and door profiles to improve in-store performance.
• Manage inventory levels, SKU efficiency, and allocation to maintain healthy stock positions.
• Monitor key inventory KPIs including sell-through, obsolete stock, and stock holding, and take corrective actions when required.
• Develop and execute markdown strategies to clear aged inventory while protecting margins.
• Identify best and worst sellers to support immediate actions and future assortment planning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with Retail, Marketing/VM, and Digital teams on stock planning, campaigns, launches, and ad-hoc events.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of seasonal product training.
• Provide timely and accurate data to support budgeting and dynamic forecasting.
• Support the implementation of retail systems to enhance business processes and operational efficiency.

People & Process Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing workflows and developing reports for operational excellence.
• Coach and develop team members to build capability and support career progression.
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as required to support overall business objectives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role, preferably within the fashion or footwear industry.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu are an added advantage.

Competencies & Skills

• Proactive, hands‑on, and strong ownership with a passion for the brand.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong data sense with excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft D365 is an added advantage.