Merchandiser

Reporting to : Merchandising Manager, SEA

JOB DESCRIPTION

TRADING :

• Review weekly trading performance and achieved KPIs, identifying issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings
• Weekly store visits
• Propose and agree on actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Buyer at category and line level
• Forecasting any sales variance
• Creations of OTB
• Management of commitments by ensuring on-time delivery and rebuy cancellation
• Markdown proposal
• Promotions proposal
• Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes

TEAMWORK :

Work with Buyer to deliver the plan

Guide the team of Merchandiser / Assistant Merchandiser to help deliver the plan

Establish working relationships with Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing, Finance, and Logistic

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE COMPETENCIES :

Leadership

Sales Planning & Budgeting

Brand Liaison

Store / Product Performance

OTB Management

Management of Stock Orders

Management of Intake

Management of Markdown

Orderbook

PLANNING

Review the previous season capture the lessons learned and create the strategy for the department going forward with the buyer

MSSI Management

Quarterly plan at gender / brand level with the Buyer and formulate a range plan

Attend selection / pre-selection meetings with the Buyers and suppliers

Plan the pre-scheduling to meet the range plan – in conjunction with Assistant Merchandisers

Overview of the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant Merchandiser

Ensure that the Buy matches the Buy plan

OB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3 years of working experience in the retail industry as a Merchandiser

Analytical mindset

Numbers driven

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Regional exposure will be an added advantage