Merchandising Manager

Askheadhunter; Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia seeks a Merchandising Manager to oversee and execute merchandising strategies aligned with brand goals. This role involves managing a team of merchandisers and ensuring product offerings meet customer needs while driving profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising and team management.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate sales and market conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with buying teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the merchandising pre-season planning process and associated documentation.
• Work with buying teams to finalize a successful seasonal shoe line.
• Implement actions for stock management and delivery schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

The Merchandising Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, and performance of merchandising strategies in alignment with the brand's goals. This role involves managing a team of merchandisers, collaborating with buyers, and ensuring that the product mix meets customer demands while driving sales and profitability. The Fashion Merchandising Manager is a key player in shaping the brand’s identity through the careful selection and presentation of products across retail channels.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

General Responsibilities:

1. Lead and own the entire “Merchandising pre-season planning process” along with subscribed templates, detailed analytics, and necessary documentation for the assigned Categories.
2. Evaluate and document learning from previous seasons at article level for the assigned Categories. Review with Chief Merchandising Manager, buying teams and document report.
3. Define and set season assortment strategy framework (number of lines, QTY per line detailed across category/classification/price-point level).
4. Work with the buying counterpart to build and finalize a successful season shoe line in the assigned category which satisfies consumer requirements and results in profitable operations for the company.
5. Generate baseline forecast – understand historical sales, past assumptions, demand drivers (e.g., market conditions, promotions), statistical tools, and demand planning strategies.
6. Ensure all purchases align with the approved OTB budgets.
7. Ensure all purchases are within the approved price structure of the category.
8. Maintain the total number of lines (SKUs) in the category within approved limits.
9. All orders can only be placed after samples have been approved by authorized personnel before forwarding to the supplier.
10. Review merchandising reports and SIR, and take necessary merchandising actions.
11. Achieve the assigned stock rotation annually based on the official yearly budget.
12. Adopt best practices of stock management and implement necessary actions.
13. Maintain an up-to-date delivery schedule and take immediate action in case of late deliveries.
14. Implement actions to ensure aging stock remains within company norms.