Merchandising Manager (Jewellery)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Merchandising Manager (Jewellery) in Kuala Lumpur. The role entails driving assortment strategy, demand forecasting, and effective stock management. Key responsibilities include monitoring category performance, product selection, and leading the merchandising team. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of experience in merchandising, ideally in jewellery or luxury retail. Strong analytical skills and team development abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of merchandising experience, preferably within jewellery, luxury, fashion, or accessories retail.
• Strong understanding of pricing and margin structures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor category performance and identify opportunities to improve sales.
• Responsible for product selection and range planning.
• Prepare sales forecasts and stock budgets.

Skills

Strong understanding of jewellery product lifecycle

Sales analysis

Demand forecasting

Stock management

Coaching and team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field

Job description

Randstad is partnering with a fast-growing brand to identify a Merchandising Manager (Jewellery), who will be responsible for driving assortment strategy, demand forecasting, and effective stock management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor category performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve sales, margin, and stock efficiency.
• Responsible for product selection, range planning, and supplier performance reviews.
• Analyse sales trends, sell-through, stock turn, and margin performance by product, collection, and store.
• Prepare sales forecasts, OTB plans, and stock budgets with clear KPI targets.
• Work with E-commerce teams to optimise online assortment and stock availability.
• Lead, coach, and develop the merchandising team to build strong commercial capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of merchandising experience, preferably within jewellery, luxury, fashion, or accessories retail.
• Strong understanding of jewellery product lifecycle, pricing, and margin structures