APAC Merchandising Manager — Strategy & Launch

Rimowa GmbH

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Rimowa GmbH in Singapore seeks a Merchandising Manager to translate global product strategy into APAC regional action, ensuring optimal product availability to drive commercial performance. You will drive sell-through, collaborate with Supply Chain, and coordinate new product launches across markets.

Requirements include 10+ years in merchandising within luxury/fashion, strong analytics, and fluent English.

Qualifications

Degree in Business, Fashion, Merchandising, Marketing or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years' experience in merchandising, merchandising planning, buying or a related commercial function, preferably within the luxury, fashion or premium retail industry.
Strong regional experience with exposure to multiple Asia Pacific markets.
Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into clear business recommendations.
Strong product sensibility and understanding of luxury, fashion and consumer trends.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across markets and functions.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Entrepreneurial spirit, resourceful and proactive, with a hands-on approach.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyse APAC product performance, including sales, sell-through, stock levels and product mix, identifying opportunities and risks.
Develop sales and merchandising reports, translating data into actionable insights and recommendations to optimise assortment, product mix and sell-through.
Define seasonal sales expectations and product potential based on historical performance, market trends and local insights.
Develop product clustering strategies aligned with market characteristics and store profiles.
Partner with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to optimise inventory, deliveries, replenishment and re-orders, managing excess and slow-moving stock.
Act as the key link between HQ Merchandising and APAC markets, translating global product strategies and priorities into relevant local action plans.
Lead regional coordination of new product launches, working cross-functionally with Retail, Marketing, VM, Training and CRM to ensure readiness and effective execution.
Partner with Training to ensure timely product knowledge and seasonal training for frontline teams.
Share relevant fashion, product and market trends to support regional commercial decisions.
Represent APAC market needs and perspectives in discussions with HQ Merchandising.
Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of regional product performance, highlighting opportunities, challenges and market differences.
Consolidate local market feedback, customer preferences and product requirements, providing actionable recommendations to HQ.
Support HQ in understanding the commercial context behind regional performance and market-specific needs.
Maintain close contact with local markets to understand evolving customer needs, product preferences and market dynamics.
Conduct market research and analyse competitor activity, local trends and market specificities to identify opportunities and risks.
Partner with Retail and local teams to gather product and client feedback, translating insights into assortment, launch and inventory recommendations.
Share relevant market intelligence and product insights across the regional team and with HQ.