Job Description

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.

This is an 12 months contract position, and the duration may vary depending on the start date.

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

1. 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

1. 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