Merchandise Manager

COTTON ON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion and lifestyle brand in Singapore seeks a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandise strategy and oversee inventory optimization. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, passion for retail, and demonstrated leadership skills. Join a diverse workforce committed to personal growth and team success.

Benefits

50% off Cotton On Group Brands

24/7 wellness support

Flexible working hours

Career growth opportunities

Team celebrations and events

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising.
• Strong commitment to achieving business objectives.
• Proficient in stock allocation and inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Drive merchandise strategy and seasonal plans across channels.
• Optimize sales and profitability through stock allocation and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with partners for volume forecasting and inventory flow management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Customer-centric mindset

Analytical skills

Job description

ABOUT US

Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that’s taking the Aussie lifestyle to the world. We do things our way. Laid-back and always lived to the fullest. We look out for our mates, wherever we are.

There’s nothing that excites us more than making a positive difference in people’s lives.

We stand for diversity, empowering people of all backgrounds to express their individual style and make their mark on the world.

We deliver the trends of the moment in womenswear, menswear and accessories, and inspire our community to have fun with it.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Merchandise Manager who will report directly to the Head of Merchandising Asia. If you have a strategic mindset, can steer the vision forward, possess a passion for retail, and excel in overseeing stock allocation and inventory optimization to enhance sales, gross profit, and minimize dilution, along with a strong commitment to achieving business objectives, we urge you to connect with us.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Drive merchandise strategy and seasonal plans across all channels
• Lead our team with a customer-centric mindset, ensuring precise stock allocation
• Analyze brand and channel performance to optimize sales and profitability
• Oversee the exit plan for SKUs, optimizing Open to Buy and product freshness
• Provide volume forecasting and DC projections to our partners
• Collaborate closely with our DC to maintain stock availability and efficient inventory flow
• Conduct regular site and store visits to fine-tune inventory and identify optimization opportunities
• Share insights and data trends to influence product investment decisions
• Attend brand milestones to ensure alignment with merchandise strategy
• Collaborate daily with VM and Retail partners to execute plans effectively
• Foster team growth and development at every stage
• Set clear expectations, review performance, and provide feedback using our performance framework
• Uphold COG principles and cultivate a team of passionate brand ambassadors
• Prioritize safety and well-being in alignment with our Safety Matters Framework.

BENEFITS

We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide:

• Local and Global career growth – progress your career across our Brands within the Group
• 50% off Cotton On Group Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo
• Wellness support 24/7 – mental health, relationships, family + more
• Flexible working – enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.
• Team mingle celebrations, speaker’s series, surprise and delight moments – the magic happens when we get together.

At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.