Manager, Merchandising Planning

About the company:

Our client is an international clothing retailer that excels in designing durable apparel. Their simple, basics-inspired clothing consistently thrives through various trend cycles and seasons.

Job responsibilities:

• Budgeting and Product Strategy
  • To participate in the discussion with management and related department (corporate planning, global headquarter) on yearly budgeting and alignment on the product strategies.
• Sales and Inventory Forecasting
  • To plan, implement and oversee the product strategies to achieve sales and customer satisfaction in the growing marketing on daily HBK basis, ensuring the alignment with company objectives.
  • To analyze sales performance and make necessary adjustment on weekly/monthly/seasonal basis.
  • To forecast the sales trend by daily, weekly, monthly and replenish the stocks to avoid out of stock happened. 
  • To maximize sales by managing stock at a correct level and uphold effective SKU control.
  • To prepare sales performance reports.
• In-season Management
  • To monitor and revised sales and inventory plan real-time to capitalize the sales opportunities.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • To cooperate with internal stakeholder (Marketing, IMD, Inventory Control, EC) and global team on the product strategy, forecasts, and promotional strategies.
• Team Leadership
  • To mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.

Key requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Merchandising, Business, or any related field.
• A minimum 5-6 years in merchandising planning, with a preference for experience in fashion retail environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a keen understanding of retail mathematics, including metrics such as sales trends and margins.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly.

Remuneration:

MYR 15,000 - MYR 17,000

Location:

Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya

Consultant In-Charge:

Kah Wai | 012 233 3162  | [email protected]