Head of Merchandising (COS)

H & M HENNES & MAURITZ PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail fashion group in Singapore is seeking a Head of Merchandising to lead a team and drive profitable growth for COS. The ideal candidate will have experience in merchandising and planning, along with strong communication skills. This role offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including a 25% staff discount, annual leave, and medical insurance.

Benefits

25% staff discount

Annual wage supplement

20 days annual leave

Medical insurance

Birthday Leave

Qualifications

• Experience leading a regional team in merchandising and planning.
• Strong passion for retail and fashion.
• Proven organizational and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the merchandising team to achieve sales growth.
• Develop the merchandise budget and buying strategy.
• Cooperate with supply chain to meet stock goals.

Skills

Leadership

Retail and fashion business acumen

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

To ensure we have the optimal mix of merchandise assortment to drive growth and profitability, we are hiring the Head of Merchandising based in Singapore to lead the team of Merchandisers, setting the allocation, replenishment, and stock levels in all new/existing stores and online. You will drive the selling and profitable net growth of COS in the Region whilst also ensuring alignment with the online strategy.

Responsibilities

• Produce the selling strategy for the region as well as actions to drive them, setting the vision and goals
• Responsible for concept sales in stores and online to maximize profitability with a cost-conscious approach in reduction activities
• Identify quantitative selling opportunities & future potentials to drive sustainable growth
• Co-operate with your Merchandising Team to engineer the Regional commercial plan in consideration of buying and financial information for both channels, online and instore
• Co-create with Buying, Visual, and Marketing Teams regarding the commercial plan and selling potentials, as well as local initiatives and opportunities & threats to secure the customers' journey
• Develop a common way of working and omni-planning tools to secure efficiency and accuracy, providing the space, autonomy, and coaching they require to find solutions to future-proof the COS brand
• Co-operate in line with the Global Head of Buying and Controllers regarding the strategy, forecasts, and volume to drive selling and growth
• Oversee supply chain setup and communications with the Global Logistics department to make sure that their activity supports the selling and stock goals for the region
• Implement together with the Supply Chain Merchandiser and the Concept Merchandiser the Regional multichannel allocation strategy to secure sustainable sales growth
• Create the merchandise budget and buying strategy, developing and following up on the commercial plan that drives profitable net growth on an experienced level
• Set clear focuses and quantified goals and follow up, conducting and managing stock values and reduction costs and the financial plan
• Set clear focuses and quantified goals and follow up, conducting and managing stock values and reduction costs and the financial plan
• Influence the buying process by providing knowledge of the customer perspective and global competitors together with market input to actively participate in the upcoming buying plan and strategies

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviors that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement, and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for, and how we act.

In addition to our values for this role, we are also looking for:

• Previous experience in leading a regional team of merchandisers and planners in budgeting and buying strategy, developing and following up on the commercial plan that drives profitable net growth
• Strong retail and fashion business acumen, passion for merchandising
• Excellent communication, influencing & presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills
• Result-oriented and data-driven
• Proven organizational, analytical, and decision-making abilities

Additional information

COS, alongside Arket, Monki, Weekday, Afound, & Other Stories, and H&M, is one of several unique brands that make up the H&M group. The H&M Group employs over 170,000 people in 74 markets across the globe, and we are the 2nd largest fashion company in the world. Since launching COS in 2007, we have opened more than 200 stores worldwide.

At COS we love welcoming new people and work hard to provide an environment where everyone feels appreciated and valued. We celebrate individual differences and recognize the contribution that all our colleagues make, regardless of their backgrounds.

When you first join COS, you will have a full introduction, excellent training, and a team that will support you during your first days, weeks, and months. In addition to this, you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits including.

• 25% staff discount
• Annual wage supplement
• 20 days annual leave
• Additional holiday for long service
• Medical insurance
• Birthday Leave

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!