Senior Merchandiser

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Merchandiser in Singapore to lead the merchandising strategy for the women’s category across various markets. The role demands a strong background in product planning, market analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related field, alongside 3 to 6 years of experience in the fashion retail sector. Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools is essential for driving commercial strategies.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of merchandising experience in fashion or lifestyle retail.
• Experience working across regional markets in Asia is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into commercial actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line strategies for women's footwear, bags, and accessories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize category growth and profitability.
• Analyze sales performance to identify trends and gaps in the merchandise.

Skills

Product planning

Market insight

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Business

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Senior Merchandiser role offers the opportunity to lead merchandising strategy and execution for the women’s category across multiple markets and channels. This role is ideal for a commercially minded fashion professional with strong product planning, market insight, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collection Planning
  • Develop and execute product line strategies across footwear, bags, and accessories within the women’s category
  • Build regional assortment plans and identify key seasonal items based on market insights and brand direction
  • Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform product development and improve future collections
• Merchandise Management
  • Collaborate with product development, supply chain, and planning teams to drive best-seller creation and commercial success
  • Partner with merchandising planning teams to optimise category growth and profitability
  • Work with visual merchandising teams to enhance product presentation and maximise sales across retail and online channels
• Product Management
  • Oversee and refine product classification structures to support accurate reporting and business analysis
• Pricing Strategy
  • Develop and recommend pricing strategies aligned with brand positioning, margins, and market competitiveness
  • Identify gaps and opportunities within pricing architecture
• Seasonal Buying & Execution
  • Coordinate timelines and deliverables with cross-functional teams for seasonal launches
  • Communicate merchandising strategies and key initiatives to internal stakeholders and buying teams
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyse sales performance, identify trends and gaps, and translate insights into actionable strategies
  • Conduct seasonal reviews to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
  • Translate insights into actionable strategies to enhance future assortment planning and product mix
• Cross-Functional Projects
  • Lead or contribute to departmental initiatives to drive product and category performance through collaboration

Requirements

• Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Business, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 to 6 years of merchandising experience, preferably within fashion or lifestyle retail
• Experience working across regional markets, particularly in Asia, is advantageous
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into commercial actions
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI is a plus
• Excellent planning, organising, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment
• Strong passion for fashion with a keen sense of trends and consumer behaviour