Visual Merchandiser - München

Muji Europe Holdings Ltd; München; Presencial; USD 40.411 - 57.730; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working hours

Possibility of travel

Descripción de la vacante

A leading retail brand is seeking a full-time Merchandiser to optimize product assortment and stock levels across its European stores. The successful candidate will be responsible for inventory management, forecasting, and collaborating with various departments to ensure timely product availability. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in retail, fluency in German and English, and relevant experience in merchandising. This position offers flexible working hours and may require occasional travel.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in retail.
• German and English proficiency required.
• Previous experience as a Merchandiser or similar role.

Responsabilidades

• Maximise profitability by ensuring stores are stocked with the right products.
• Plan and analyze forecasts and inventory management.
• Support team members and cover for the Head of Merchandising.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Strong numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Good communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team spirit

Quick decision-making

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in retail

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Full‑Time

Company Presentation

MUJI is a Japanese brand established and recognized in France for over twenty years. It offers a wide variety of high‑quality products such as home goods, office supplies, and a range of textiles and clothing. MUJI in Japanese translates to “no‑brand quality goods.”

Job Description

The role of the Merchandiser is to maximise profitability within their scope by ensuring MUJI stores in Europe are stocked with the right products at the right time. This includes planning, forecasting, business analysis, and inventory management. In parallel, they support junior colleagues in their roles and cover for the Head of Merchandising when necessary.

Roles and Responsibilities

Assortment Management

• Plan, build, present and validate semi‑annual assortment plans for assigned categories with the Department Manager.

Stock and Sales Management

• Establish optimized allocation plans to meet store needs.
• Adjust sales, stock, markdown and replenishment forecasts for weekly meetings and update monthly documents.
• Ensure replenishment levels reflect sales performance and stores have the right stock levels.
• Ensure timely launch of new items.
• Guarantee maximum availability of permanent products.
• Ensure seasonal permanent items are removed from sale and relaunched on time.
• Analyze and report weekly sales performance, proposing profit‑oriented solutions.
• Forecast monthly warehouse inventory: monitor incoming and outgoing flows.
• Coordinate with Allocators and the Logistics team to ensure full and timely product delivery to warehouses.
• Collaborate with other departments to facilitate sales in franchise stores and third‑party partners.

Teamwork

• Advise and support team members in their development.
• Train team members if needed.
• Work proactively and autonomously to improve team processes and efficiency.
• Cover for the Head of Merchandising in internal and external meetings if necessary.
• Help implement models and processes for the team to improve standardization and efficiency.

Profile

Skills and Knowledge

• Analytical skills
• Organisational skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Strong numerical aptitude, rigor, and attention to detail
• Proactivity
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Team spirit
• Quick decision‑making

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in retail
• German and English proficiency
• Previous experience as a Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser, or similar role
• Knowledge of European markets is a plus

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required in Germany and abroad
• Flexible working hours
• Job Types: Full‑time, Contract
• Work Location: In person