Merchandising Specialist (Retail Industry) - GTM

Fossil Time Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fossil Time Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a results-driven merchandiser/brand planner to partner with global teams and drive assortments for Singapore and Malaysia.

You will coordinate cross-functional activities, manage pricing, promotions, forecasting and inventory to hit sales and market share targets while ensuring timely execution and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma / Degree holder or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of related working experience (preferably within the retail industry).
• Proficiency in MS Office application with Advanced Excel skills is a MUST.
• Fluent in English, being multilingual would be an added advantage.
• Experience with Navision and SAP will be an added advantage.
• Good ability to execute to timelines, standards, meticulous with an eye for details.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the local & global team to build consumer focused assortments for Singapore & Malaysia and develop annual strategic brand management plans & activities for assigned brand / category in the market.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to manage product offerings, pricing, promotions, forecasting and inventory to achieve sales and market share KPI’s/target
• Work with channel teams to communicate quarterly to annual GTM plans
• Execute jewelry category plans including customer channels, product, fixtures, VM, training, marketing and launch activities
• Recommendations on operating plans, promotion mechanics and changes in market trends
• Facilitate door approvals to ensure compliance with global approval guidelines
• Monitor & identify market trends & competitors in the marketplace
• Managing newness buys provided by Global brand team – watches, leather & jewelry
• Any other add hoc tasks as assigned

Skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Fluent English

Multilingual advantageous

Education

Diploma / Degree or equivalent

Tools

Navision

SAP

Job description

Partner with the local & global team to build consumer focused assortments for Singapore & Malaysia and develop annual strategic brand management plans & activities for assigned brand / category in the market. Ensure products and product lines fall under their respective consumer profile in the region.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to manage product offerings, pricing, promotions, forecasting and inventory to achieve sales and market share KPI’s/target

Work with channel teams to communicate quarterly to annual GTM plans

Execute jewelry category plans including customer channels, product, fixtures, VM, training, marketing and launch activities

Recommendations on operating plans, promotion mechanics and changes in market trends

Facilitate door approvals to ensure compliance with global approval guidelines

Monitor & identify market trends & competitors in the marketplace

Managing newness buys provided by Global brand team – watches, leather & jewelry

Any other add hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Diploma / Degree holder or equivalent

Minimum 3 years of related working experience (preferably within the retail industry)

Proficiency in MS Office application with Advanced Excel skills is a MUST.

Fluent in English, being multilingual would be an added advantage.

Experience with Navision and SAP will be an added advantage.

Good ability to executive to timelines, standards, meticulous with an eye for details.

Fossil is a global retailer specializing in the design, innovation, and marketing of fashion lifestyle and accessory products. At the heart of Fossil’s vision is a commitment to fostering creativity and delivering the best in design through its two core businesses: Fossil brand; and a multi-brand watch and jewelry portfolio.

Fossil is a global retailer specializing in the design, innovation, and marketing of fashion lifestyle and accessory products. At the heart of Fossil’s vision is a commitment to fostering creativity and delivering the best in design through its two core businesses: Fossil brand; and a multi-brand watch and jewelry portfolio.