Merchandising Manager Retails Industry

Jobstreet Malaysia; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Malaysia seeks a Merchandising Manager for the retail sector. The role involves preparing sales forecasts, planning budgets, and delivering optimal product assortments. Candidates should have a diploma or degree and 3-5 years of experience in merchandising and product management, with strong analytical and organizational skills. Proficiency in English and knowledge of Mandarin would be advantageous. This position requires a proactive individual capable of working independently in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years experience in Merchandising Planning and Brand/Product Management.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit sales forecasts and budgets by store.
• Plan purchasing budget based on revenue goals.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders in merchandising.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Organization

Multi-tasking

Spoken English

Written English

Mandarin

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields

Job description

Merchandising Manager ( Retails Industry )

Prepare and submit sales forecast/budget by store by financial year and buying seasonality, as well as seasonal Pre-OTB and OTB.

Planning a purchasing budget based on planned revenue goals, optimal stock cover.

Adjust the seasonal budget and OTB to correspond to the actual/historical sales performance of the assigned brands.

Deliver consumer, channel, space and price appropriate product assortments, without compromising the season’s key highlights.

Define positioning product/price architecture to reflect brand positioning and market demand, within approved margin policy.

Aware and keep abreast on competition activities, assortments and pricing in order to apply commercial knowledge/information when executing buys.

Maintain good relationship and work closely with Merchandising Manager and brand principal .

Preparing of monthly and quarterly buying forecast reports , maximize turnover through timely commercial sales planning and forecasting.

To be responsible for all the brands' stock inventory under your care.

To plan , strategize and expand the business of each brand to be profitable .

To undertake additional / any other assignments or duties as when required by top management .

Requirement / Skills : -

• At least Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant fields.
• 3-5 years experience in Merchandising Planning and Brand/Product Management / Buying
• Strong analytical skills, proactive and able to work independently.
• Meticulous, organized, able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Good command of spoken and written skills in English , Mandarin will be added value .
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and proficiency in using Microsoft Power Point.
• Preferable experience from retails industry on Footwear or Apparel Industry.

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