Brand Merchandising Manager

MAP Active; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Singapore seeks an experienced Merchandise Planner to oversee M-Plan/OTB budgets and manage category assortments. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of merchandising experience in footwear, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role involves collaboration with various departments to enhance product and brand performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar capacity in a retail environment.
• Experience in partnering with brand principal and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute M-Plan/OTB budget in line with business targets.
• Manage category assortment and pricing/margin structure.
• Analyze sales, markdowns, and market trends on a regular basis.

Skills

Merchandising experience in footwear

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Business acumen

Adaptability

Job description

Developing and executing M-Plan/OTB budget in line with company business target, including plan the product buying every season with merchandising team, review the plan with Merchandise Planner to get the management’s approval, placing orders, and do periodic forecasting & updates

Managing Category assortment with each Category-in-charge, manage/Review Price & Margin structure, Distribution plan

Maintain and Manage business relationship with Principal. Communicating, coordinating & collaborating in scope of Brand & Product performance, from buying/order selection to delivering and marketing/selling in the country on regular basis to meet expectations and mutual targets

Do analysis on sales, markdown, sell through %, market trends, competitive landscape, economic condition, competitor, and customer insight.

Daily/weekly manage and monitor Sales Performance, Stock, Allocation Plan, Inventory Level, and Incoming Goods and taking action when needed.

M-Plan and Markdown review with the team to control future buying, margin, and ensure of sales achievement (monthly)

Evaluating/monitoring implementation of existing plans according to current state of business, and adapting/adjusting/re-forecast in-season or future planning as needed in order to achieve optimum result

Reviewing & providing reports and analysis for both internal and external (principal)in order to ensure that we have the right product and the right price for the consumer – pricing activities, OTB, yearly marketing plan, M-planning

Working closely with other related department (marketing, visual merchandising, operation) for better coordination & arrangements.

Applicant must have merchandising experience in footwear.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar capacity in a retail environment
• Experienced in partnering with brand principal, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, data analysis and reporting
• Strong business acumen, agile and adaptable in a fast-paced environment