Merchandising & Inventory Strategy Lead

Lagardere Travel Retail Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lagardere Travel Retail Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Merchandising and Buying professional to lead seasonal product selection, manage OTB and inventory, and drive sell-through across multiple brands.

You will oversee the full product lifecycle, collaborate with store teams, and drive performance improvements in a fast-paced, multi-brand retail environment. Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field
• 5+ years of merchandising, buying, or retail planning experience, preferably in fashion, luxury, or travel retail
• Strong understanding of merchandising, inventory planning, OTB management, and sell-through analysis
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-brand retail environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal merchandising strategies and action plans to drive sales growth
• Manage seasonal buying, product selection, and assortment planning
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from launch to end-of-season exit
• Manage OTB budgets and ensure alignment with business targets and buying plans
• Monitor stock levels and drive replenishment of best sellers
• Manage markdowns, aged inventory, and stock liquidation activities
• Conduct regular stock balancing across stores to maximise sales opportunities
• Track sales and sell-through performance, identifying opportunities and risks
• Conduct regular store visits and work closely with retail teams to gather customer insights
• Develop and implement action plans to improve product performance and inventory productivity

Skills

Merchandising strategy

Buying & assortment planning

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Store visits & insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Merchandising/Retail

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lagardere Travel Retail Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Merchandising and Buying professional to lead seasonal product selection, manage OTB and inventory, and drive sell-through across multiple brands.

You will oversee the full product lifecycle, collaborate with store teams, and drive performance improvements in a fast-paced, multi-brand retail environment. Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are essential.