Senior Merchandiser

Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable footwear brand in Petaling Jaya seeks a Merchandiser to develop actionable strategies for seasonal assortments and monitor product performance across channels. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of merchandising experience, preferably in the footwear or fashion industry, and is proficient in Microsoft Office and Mandarin. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with various departments and suppliers to ensure product quality and optimize sales experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of merchandising experience, preferably in the footwear or fashion industry.
• Ability to work collaborative with various departments and suppliers.
• Solid analytical skills to monitor performance metrics and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sell-through rates and performance metrics.
• Develop strategies for seasonal assortment requirements.
• Work with suppliers for product development quality.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in Mandarin

Analytical skills

Education

SPM or certificate in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain

Job description

Monitor sell-through rates and other performance related metrics.

Develop actionable strategies towards seasonal assortment requirements based on market insights.

Work with suppliers to ensure quality and accuracy of product development.

Review competition to gather market intelligence, including price points, marketing and promotions.

Research industry and consumer trends to anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns.

Plan and monitor merchandising flow, replenishment, stock allocation, internal store transfers and consolidation to physical and online stores / marketplaces.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure optimisation of product display, description and sales pitches.

Collaborate with the visual merchandising and marketing team to create impactful stories across communication channels.

Develop seasonal sales & promotions, and identify markdown margins to ensure healthy inventory capacity.

Requirements

• SPM or certificate in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, or any related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of merchandising experience (experience within the footwear / fashion industry is preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin‑speaking clients.
• Willing to work in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya.

Retail & Consumer Products 101-1,000 employees

Established in 2005, Vern’s is a reputable footwear brand with over 80 retail stores across Malaysia offering a range of footwear and accessories for women, kids, and men – we strive to provide innovative footwear designs with excellent craftsmanship at affordable prices for the whole family. We are committed to improving the lives of the communities in which we are operationally present, this means offering the best quality products at affordable prices and excellent customer service.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a merchandiser?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Do you have visual merchandising experience?