Strategic Merchandising & Planning Specialist

Bluebell Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebell Group in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Merchandising Manager to lead merchandise planning, buying, and inventory management for assigned brands. You will analyse performance, optimise product mix, and ensure availability across stores to maximise sales and margin.

Requirements include a Diploma or Degree in Merchandising or related field and 3–5 years in merchandising or retail, with strong analytical, Excel, and negotiation skills. Willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Merchandising, Fashion, Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or retail, preferably within fashion, luxury, beauty, lifestyle, or premium retail.
• Strong understanding of merchandise planning, buying, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal merchandise plans based on sales performance, business objectives, market trends, and brand direction.
• Plan product assortment, quantities, size allocation, and store requirements.
• Coordinate seasonal buying activities and product selections with brand principals.
• Prepare sales and inventory analysis to support buying and order decisions.
• Review and consolidate purchase orders to ensure quantities are aligned with merchandise plans and sales forecasts.
• Monitor order confirmations, product availability, delivery schedules, cancellations, and changes.
• Maintain accurate records of seasonal collections, orders, and product information.
• Monitor sales performance by brand, category, product, and store.
• Analyse sell-through, stock turn, gross margin, and product performance.
• Identify best-selling, slow-moving, and underperforming products and recommend appropriate actions.
• Monitor performance against sales and merchandise targets.
• Provide recommendations on product mix and assortment based on sales results and market trends.

Skills

Merchandising

Buying

Planning

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Independent working

Time management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Merchandising

Fashion

Business Administration

Retail Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bluebell Group in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Merchandising Manager to lead merchandise planning, buying, and inventory management for assigned brands. You will analyse performance, optimise product mix, and ensure availability across stores to maximise sales and margin.

Requirements include a Diploma or Degree in Merchandising or related field and 3–5 years in merchandising or retail, with strong analytical, Excel, and negotiation skills. Willingness to travel as needed.