Merchandise Manager, Moomin Japan

Company : Fiskars Group

Job Type : Full Time

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Apply remote type Hybrid locations Tokyo time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR-6134

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

Job purpose

Lead merchandise planning and sellthrough in an omnichannel setting across physical stores, wholesale and e-commerce, with a key focus on margin productivity and business growth.

Key Responsibilities
This job holder is accountable for tasks including, but not limited to the below:

Individual responsibilities

• Working closely with global merchandising team, build and maintain the local merchandise assortment within a merchandising budget set by finance based on annual targets
• Establish appropriate assortments by store alpha rank (store size and demo) and store type; work with our own e-commerce team to assort moominarabia.jp; and work with wholesale team to establish assortments for catalog, third-party ecom and other wholesale partners.
• Execute effective SKU level line review on a weekly basis and adjust product offer to maximize topline sales and margin productivity
• Pricing exercise input with consumer and competitive input on RRP and recommendation on pricing as a result on target and floor price analysis (analysis done by finance).
• Initiate portfolio reviews and critically discuss what items fits in the market and portfolio and initiate strategic portfolio thinking on the brands in the organization.
• Close collaboration with the Moomin Arabia Global Team on new product planning, launch, pricing and execution.
• Close collaboration with the Moomin Arabia Global Team on VMD planning and execution
• Initiate and take active part in sales follow up and analysis and follow up on brand performance in the market. Monthly reporting as well as budget and cost follow up is required to be able to be on top of actions needed to be taken to optimize performance.
• Create best practice cases and share with the organization
• Brand and product trainings.
• Management of order to delivery – logistics leadership

Skills, knowledge and experience

Education:

Batchelors degree expected in this role, but previous experience and attitude are most important

Experience & knowledge:
• 5+ years of retail merchandise management experience required
• Strong retail math skills
• Strong communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Demonstrated success in merchandise management
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work efficiently and effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze varieties of data and identify market trends
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• energetic, and proactive individual with time management skills
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• strong team player skills & strong report writing and presentation skills

Language skills:

• Japanese as working language
• Fluent written and spoken English preferred

Characteristics

• Proactive attitudes, good teamwork skills, motivating team members with an energetic and entrepreneurial style.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills with strong business acumen.
• Change orientated, enjoys new challenges.
• Capability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong negotiation & communication skills.
• Sales-oriented mindset with a passion to increase business results.
• Strong accountability – keeps others informed and delivers on time.
• Commercial awareness with an eye for seeing business improvement opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and an ability to communicate complex business ideas.

Last day of application:

2024-05-29

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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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Fiskars Group is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Our brands include Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Moomin by Arabia, Waterford, and Wedgwood. Our brands are present in more than 100 countries and we have more than 350 own stores. We have 7,000 employees and our global net sales in 2022 were EUR 1.2 billion.