Merchandising Manager, APAC

RIMOWA GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RIMOWA GmbH in Singapore is seeking an APAC Merchandising Manager to translate global product strategy into regional action, ensuring the right product, at the right time, in the right quantity.

You will drive performance across APAC, shaping assortment, inventory, and launches, and provide market intelligence to HQ Merchandising. A minimum of 10 years in merchandising with luxury experience and fluency in English are required; advanced Excel and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Fashion, Merchandising, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in merchandising or a related commercial function, preferably luxury/fashion.
• Strong regional experience across multiple APAC markets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong product sense and knowledge of fashion trends.

Responsibilities

• Drive APAC product performance and commercial results.
• Analyse APAC sales, sell-through, stock and product mix to identify opportunities.
• Develop merchandising reports translating data into actionable insights.
• Define seasonal sales expectations and forecast product potential.
• Partner with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to optimize inventory.
• Lead regional coordination of new product launches with cross-functional teams.
• Represent APAC needs to HQ Merchandising with market insights.

Skills

English

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Product sense

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Merchandising Manager is the voice of the Asia Pacific region for all product-related topics, responsible for translating global product strategy into relevant regional action and ensuring the right product, at the right time and in the right quantity, is available to drive commercial performance.

The role will drive product performance and sell-through across the region, optimise inventory and product flow in partnership with Supply Chain and Demand Planning, and lead the regional coordination of new product launches. The role will also provide HQ Merchandising with market intelligence, product performance insights and local market needs to support informed product and commercial decisions.

Job responsibilities

Drive Product Performance & Commercial Results

Monitor and analyse APAC product performance, including sales, sell-through, stock levels and product mix, identifying opportunities and risks.

Develop sales and merchandising reports, translating data into actionable insights and recommendations to optimise assortment, product mix and sell-through.

Define seasonal sales expectations and product potential based on historical performance, market trends and local insights.

Develop product clustering strategies aligned with market characteristics and store profiles.

Partner with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to optimise inventory, deliveries, replenishment and re-orders, managing excess and slow-moving stock.

Translate Global Product Strategy into Regional Action

Act as the key link between HQ Merchandising and APAC markets, translating global product strategies and priorities into relevant local action plans.

Lead regional coordination of new product launches, working cross-functionally with Retail, Marketing, VM, Training and CRM to ensure readiness and effective execution.

Partner with Training to ensure timely product knowledge and seasonal training for frontline teams.

Share relevant fashion, product and market trends to support regional commercial decisions.

Be the Voice of Asia Pacific to HQ Merchandising

Represent APAC market needs and perspectives in discussions with HQ Merchandising.

Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of regional product performance, highlighting opportunities, challenges and market differences.

Consolidate local market feedback, customer preferences and product requirements, providing actionable recommendations to HQ.

Support HQ in understanding the commercial context behind regional performance and market-specific needs.

Maintain close contact with local markets to understand evolving customer needs, product preferences and market dynamics.

Conduct market research and analyse competitor activity, local trends and market specificities to identify opportunities and risks.

Partner with Retail and local teams to gather product and client feedback, translating insights into assortment, launch and inventory recommendations.

Share relevant market intelligence and product insights across the regional team and with HQ.

Profile

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business, Fashion, Merchandising, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in merchandising, merchandising planning, buying or a related commercial function, preferably within the luxury, fashion or premium retail industry.
• Strong regional experience with exposure to multiple Asia Pacific markets.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into clear business recommendations.
• Strong product sensibility and understanding of luxury, fashion and consumer trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across markets and functions.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, resourceful and proactive, with a hands-on approach.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills.