Merchandising Manager

Onitsuka Tiger Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Onitsuka Tiger Malaysia is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead allocation, replenishment and stock consolidation across multi‑channel retail. You will analyse seasonal trends, manage normal and peak period allocations, and coordinate with Retail Operations and Logistics to ensure timely product launches.

The role requires 5–7 years in a retail environment, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with ERP systems like CEGID/NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Retail Management preferred.
• 5-7 years in multi-channel retail with stock control/merchandising experience.
• Strong numeracy and data analytics to identify trends and issues.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Analyse trends and historical data for seasonal monthly PO orders.
• Formulate allocation plans for normal and peak periods.
• Ensure timely fulfillment of all orders for launches.
• Prepare weekly replenishments to all sales points.
• Coordinate with Retail Ops and Logistics on deliveries to stores.
• Conduct weekly sales and stock reviews and bi-monthly consolidations.
• Provide SKU plans for store renovations and new openings.
• Plan markdowns aligned with policy and ensure POS reflects rates.
• Support E-Commerce/digital activations and product catalog accuracy.

Skills

Stock control

Merchandising

Stock allocation

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Diploma in Retail Management

Tools

CEGID

NetSuite

Job description

Order Fulfilment, Allocation, Replenishment and Consolidation

Review and analyse trends and historical data for seasonal monthly PO orders

Formulate allocation plans for normal and peak trading periods for new launches and best sellers based on store profiles

Ensure all orders are fulfilled in a timely manner to meet launch dates

Prepare weekly replenishments to all sales points at optimum store stock capacity within given timelines

Liaise with retail operations and logistics teams on all deliveries to points of sale

Conduct weekly reviews of sales and stock availability and perform bi-monthly consolidations

Share weekly updates with store teams on upcoming item launches and focus items for the week

Actively participate in monthly retail meetings

Proactively create and review allocation/sales reporting templates to optimize processes and capture/provide accurate data

Conduct quarterly store visits, manage feedback from stores using feedback templates, and share insights with Retail Operations and regional Merchandising teams

Ensure SG assortment plan is updated based on regional model master

Consolidate feedback from Retail Operations team for HQ feedback submissions and pre-PO placements

Manage end-to-end aged stock disposal in collaboration with planning, operations, finance and warehouse teams for past season products

Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and Store Planning & Design teams to initiate and implement changes to merchandise layouts to maximize SKU and space productivity for SG stores

Provide assortment SKU plans for store renovations and new openings

Seasonal Changeover and New Collection Launch

Ensure marketing stocks are fulfilled and launched in a timely manner for Visual Merchandising and store changeovers

Coordinate and inform Retail Operations and Visual Merchandising teams on launch plans

Liaise with Retail Operations team on SKU and stock capacity and initiate stock movements (returns/transfers)

Conduct seasonal product introductions in partnership with retail trainers and prepare training materials

Markdown Operation

Plan and ensure markdown alignment with company markdown policy and ensure POS system reflects approved markdown rates accordingly

Align with Retail Operations team on the percentage of full-priced and markdown merchandise in stores

Allocate markdown stocks to sales points to meet stores' targeted revenue and stock capacity while phasing out stocks from full-price stores

Prepare monthly aging inventory reports by categories and develop aged stock liquidation plans

Stocktake

Plan and participate in stocktakes with Retail Operations team and ensure replenishment to sales points is not disrupted

Liaise with Logistics team on deliveries to sales points during stocktake periods

Liaise with Retail Operations and Finance departments on adjustments in backend and POS systems

E-Commerce/Digital Team

Upload monthly activations and deactivations (if required) to ensure online collections are aligned with stores

Manage product catalogues prior to each new season to ensure information accuracy

Engage and support customer enquiries/requests from 3rd party vendors regarding product availability and product specifications

Provide updates on new launches in monthly meetings

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Tertiary education; Diploma in Retail Management is preferred

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant working experience in a multi-channel retail environment, with experience in stock control, merchandising, or stock allocation

Good command of written and spoken English

Passion for fashion

Knowledge of relevant systems and applications such as CEGID/NetSuite is preferred

Highly numerate with strong data analytical skills to identify trends and spot problems

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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