Merchandising Manager

manpower singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Singapore is seeking an experienced merchandising professional to drive sales, profitability, and growth across assigned product categories. You will manage assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory to meet business objectives while building strong relationships with brands, suppliers, and partners.

In this fast-paced role, you will analyze sales trends, negotiate terms, source new brands, and collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Visual Merchandising to execute campaigns,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of merchandising, buying, category management, or retail planning experience.
• Proven ability to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales, profitability, and growth across assigned product categories.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory to achieve business objectives.
• Analyze sales and market trends to identify opportunities and optimize category performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with brands, suppliers, and business partners.
• Negotiate commercial terms and secure promotional support to maximize sales and margins.
• Source and introduce new brands and products to enhance the store's offerings.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams on campaigns, launches, and in-store initiatives.
• Monitor stock levels and inventory turnover to ensure optimal product availability.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and performance reports to support business planning.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Retail merchandising systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales, profitability, and growth across assigned product categories.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory to achieve business objectives.
• Analyze sales and market trends to identify opportunities and optimize category performance.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with brands, suppliers, and business partners.
• Negotiate commercial terms and secure promotional support to maximize sales and margins.
• Source and introduce new brands and products to enhance the store's offerings.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams on campaigns, launches, and in-store initiatives.
• Monitor stock levels and inventory turnover to ensure optimal product availability.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and performance reports to support business planning.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of merchandising, buying, category management, or retail planning experience.
• Proven ability to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing supplier and brand relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and retail merchandising systems.
• Experience in department stores, retail, FMCG, or consumer goods industries is advantageous
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Tng Wess Lee License No.: 02C3423 Personnel Registration No.: R1551835

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