Strategic Merchandising Manager

BURBERRY (SINGAPORE) DISTRIBUTION COMPANY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry Singapore is seeking an experienced Merchandising Leader to drive product range development and implement the Global Brand buy. You will lead a cross-functional team across Design, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Digital to execute strategic category direction.

You will coach and develop the merchandising team, present range plans and pricing strategies, and ensure brand buy aligns with regional market openings.

Qualifications

• Strong merchandising experience and retail maths skills.
• Leadership and people management abilities.
• Passion for product and fashion trends.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive Critical Path for their business area to drive Product range development and implementation of Global Brand buy.
• Partner with cross functional teams (Design, Product Development, Planning, Global Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Digital) to deliver strategic direction.
• Lead and manage a merchandising team (inspire, motivate, coach, nurture and develop).
• Develop and present the range plan including pricing, COO and competition strategy with support and validation by the Director of Merchandising.
• Present Brand buy to Regional teams for Market Opening.
• Collaborate with Service and Productivity to develop product knowledge training for the category.
• Create strong working relationships with Regional Merchandising teams for feedback and market research.
• Analyse weekly/monthly sales reports and propose actions accordingly.
• Own retail pricing positioning in line with margin targets and competition strategy.
• Develop and monitor range plan aligned with development targets.
• Oversee commercial samples ordering process and budget.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Retail mindset

Leadership

Analytical skills

People management

Job description

Burberry Singapore is seeking an experienced Merchandising Leader to drive product range development and implement the Global Brand buy. You will lead a cross-functional team across Design, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Digital to execute strategic category direction.

You will coach and develop the merchandising team, present range plans and pricing strategies, and ensure brand buy aligns with regional market openings.