ASSISTANT MERCHANDISING MANAGER (PEDRO)

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead global line planning for shoes, bags and accessories.
• Develop regional collection plans and must-haves based on brand direction, fashion trends and in-depth market understanding.
• Conduct in-depth post-launch global performance review for each season.
• Collaborate with Design, Marketing, Visual Merchandising and Merchandise Planning to enhance cohesiveness and commercial performance of every collection. Provide guidance during collection building process.
• Strategize with Merchandising Planning Team to drive category growth and profitability.
• Lead global retail pricing strategy and harmonize local tactics.
• Work closely with retail Training Team ensure that key seasonal stories are well communicated to end consumers.
• Shop the market to stay abreast of trends. Lead competitive shopping analysis and craft seasonal action plans.
• Initiate and lead projects to improve speed to market and collection performance.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties or responsibilities assigned
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Degree in Business or Fashion Merchandising
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in similar capacity
• Able to lead, motivate and develop young talents.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial, with good eye for products
• Keen sense of fashion and a passion for the fashion industry
• Experience in regional markets, especially South-East Asia and Greater China
• Effectively bilingual (English/Mandarin)
• Analytical with an eye for details