Senior Merchandising Manager

Responsibilities

• Build monthly / seasonal product strategies including brand mix, SKU and style plan, target retail margins. Manage markup and profit margins, as well as seasonal markdown strategies
• Formulate assortment, stock allocation and inventory management strategies, that is consistent with overall business strategy
• Defines and leads the development and execution of the key business drivers (key brands, items and stores)
• Drive and execute the brands’ floor space planning and allocation for all key locations
• Determine seasonal transition strategies, develop brand exclusives, promotional and sampling strategies
• Deliver sales, gross margin and turnover goals for assigned business segment
• Identify and develop emerging brands for the core customers, and maximize key brands value proposition for our customers
• Acquire and build strong partnerships with principals and vendors. Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Keep abreast of competition and fashion trends

• Degree holder in Fashion & Textiles or business discipline
• With at least 7-8 years of management experience in buying and merchandising, preferably in the fashion / lifestyle / retail industry
• Strong interest in fashion as well as a strong knowledge of vendors and contacts within the industry
• Proactive, sensitive to figures and strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent product sensibility and understanding of competitive retail landscape
• Ability to take initiative, ownership, and accountability for business results
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Strong decision-making capability with the ability to influence, present and defend a business argument both one-on-one and in a group setting
• Business acumen, strong analytical and presentation skills