Assistant Manager, Retail Buying, Tommy Hilfiger China

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for Tommy Hilfiger Womenswear & Tommy Jeans China all retail stores' buy plan and order based on business strategy and seasonal sales target.
• Work with planning team to well plan seasonal OTB. Place the accurate buy width and depth to create a premium brand image as well as profit retail.
• Responsible for store assortment planning, product flow, mark-down rhythm and in-store inventory level to maximize sales rev. in retail stores.
• Closely work with allocation team to execute the product allocation based on initial plan and stores reality.
• Drive the internal process to be more efficient, coordinate with retail operation, consignment, EC and logistic team to make the Omni-channel more effective.
• Collect sale's feedback, analysis and summary retail performance report regularly, proactively raise action plan to boost sales and manage inventory.
• Give product feedback to merchandising team, raise product needs, to optimize the assortment to suit to local markets and the product mix to be more commercial.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market visit regularly.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Accountable for sales target, IMU control, Sell Thru achievement, health of retail stock turnover.
• Brief Brand VP, merchandising teams on the trend and request of local market, to ensure the suitable assortment for each retail stores.
• Make the business forecast and buy plan according to sales analysis, brand strategy, KPI target.
• Attend seasonal China market launch to make the style selection and submit the special addition request.
• Working close with retail operation team, allocators, supply chain team for quick reaction for the order changes or cancellation
• Work closely with Operation department in achieving the sales targets, reporting regularly the products performance to all related function team for reference.
• Market survey and analysis of competitors seasonally

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Data analytical skills and fashion trend sensitivity
• Apparel industry retail buy experience and retail math knowledge
• Communication skills and team work spirit
• The ability to work under pressure independently and to tight deadlines maintaining attention to detail
• High potential to suitable for further business expanding
• Wide and profound to lead, negotiation skill and management ,consolidation ability
• Good planning and priority management. Flexibility to adjust quickly to changes and deliver on tight deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:6 years' experience in retail industry, apparel experience is a must

Skills:

• Strong Analytical and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Good logical sense, good at reporting.
• Excellent window office skills, esp. Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills; positive, energetic, empathetic and open minded.

Education:Bachelor degree or above