Fashion Buyer

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

Job summary

FMG in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Buying/Merchandising professional to lead seasonal assortment planning for SEA markets. You will analyze sales, inventory, and trends to optimize product selections and drive performance. Responsibilities cover life cycle management from planning to markdown, collaboration with HQ teams, and preparing weekly reports.

Fluency in English with Mandarin preferred. Willingness to travel to China and SEA regions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion, merchandising, business or related discipline.
• 3–5 years in buying, merchandising or product planning, preferably in fashion retail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with Pivot Tables; Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal assortment plans for SEA Franchise market.
• Analyze sales performance, sell-through, inventory, and market trends to optimize product selection.
• Execute seasonal buying strategy aligned with company business objectives.
• Manage product life cycle from assortment planning, buying, allocation, replenishment to markdown.
• Monitor weekly business performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with HQ Merchandising, Design, Planning, VM, Retail Operations and Marketing teams.
• Provide market insights on customer preferences, competitors, pricing and fashion trends.
• Optimize SKU productivity, category mix and inventory efficiency.
• Prepare weekly/monthly business reports and buying recommendations.
• Support new product launches and seasonal campaigns.
• Participate in seasonal buying meetings at HQ and overseas business reviews.
• Ensure product assortment meets Malaysia customer demand while maintaining brand positioning.
• Drive sales, gross margin and inventory KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Merchandising knowledge

Team collaboration

Retail KPIs understanding

Product planning

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Merchandising, Business or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

• Develop seasonal assortment plans for SEA Franchise market.
• Analyze sales performance, sell-through, inventory, and market trends to optimize product selection.
• Execute seasonal buying strategy aligned with company business objectives.
• Manage product life cycle from assortment planning, buying, allocation, replenishment to markdown.
• Monitor weekly business performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with HQ Merchandising, Design, Planning, VM, Retail Operations and Marketing teams.
• Provide market insights on customer preferences, competitors, pricing and fashion trends.
• Optimize SKU productivity, category mix and inventory efficiency.
• Prepare weekly/monthly business reports and buying recommendations.
• Support new product launches and seasonal campaigns.
• Participate in seasonal buying meetings at HQ and overseas business reviews.
• Ensure product assortment meets Malaysia customer demand while maintaining brand positioning.
• Drive sales, gross margin and inventory KPIs.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Merchandising, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Buying, Merchandising or Product Planning, preferably in fashion retail.
• Experience in fast fashion, international retail or lifestyle brands is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Good understanding of retail KPIs, assortment planning and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis). Power BI is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency is preferred for communication with China HQ.
• Willing to travel to China and other SEA markets when required.