Merchandiser

TITLE:  Merchandiser

REPORTS TO: Merchandising Manager

General Role

• In charge of several product categories, the merchandiser will be managing the life cycle of the products. The duties include reviewing orders, following up with the delivery process, forecasting & analysing and animating sales, stock management, etc.  

• Support the stores according to the company principles and guidelines.

• Coordinate sales activities, ensuring profitable and efficient operation and compliance with corporate sales policies and objectives.

Major responsibilities

1. Budgeting

• Provide seasonal Open-to-buy

• Prepare a strategic and detailed buying plan with guidelines for all store managers

• Manage buying in line with strategy and forecasting

 2. Sales Analysis and Inventory Management

• Monitor sales and sell-thru progress and propose effective strategies and tactics to drive sales

• Manage stock transfers

• Animate sales activities to manage a healthy inventory balance

• Collect customer feedback from stores. Communicate key findings. Incorporate learning in daily activities as well as end-of-season analysis and buying recommendations

• Participate in company’s operational events

3.  Merchandising Operation

• Ensure merchandise is properly displayed and stocked at store level to reflect global strategy defined as well as customers’ needs

• Management of new product launches and communication with HQ for feedback and related issues

• Communicate and closely work with the Retail, E-commerce and Communication teams in terms of window display and commercial activities to support business.

• Propose the prioritized contents of product training and support training department as well as organize meetings with product ambassadors to understand commercial needs

• Monitor the price positioning of the market

• Generate monthly sales reports, market & trend reports based on market research, monthly performance

• Assist the implementation of special events such as trunk shows, VIP presentation and commercial events, etc.

• Visit the stores and train the sales team to help them to better understand the product specification and boost sales

• Request market needs to Paris or region team as a representative for product development     

Requirements & Capabilities

• Ideally 3-8 years in Merchandising and luxury industry experience is preferred. Retail/sales experience is an advantage

• Strong organization and communication skills

• Strong analytical skills / master at Excel & power point 

• Ability to work in a team is a must

• Fluent in English is a must.  The ability to understand French is an advantage