HEAD OF MERCHANDISING
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: HCMC
Key Skills: Merchandising, Retail Buying, Sales Planning, Inventory Management
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Merchandising to join their team. This role is pivotal in maximising the profitability of their own retail business through effective sales planning, buying, day-to-day trading activities, sales reviews and inventory management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape merchandising strategies, monitor in-season activities and collaborate with various departments to ensure business goals are achieved.
* Maximise profitability of own retail business
* Shape merchandising strategies for own retail
* Monitor in-season activities and take necessary actions
What you'll do:
As the Head of Merchandising, you will be responsible for leading and coaching your team on all buying functions. You will support the implementation of key strategic priorities for Own Retail within the established framework. Your role includes responsibility for the Business Units’ Sales Planning, Buy, cost and margins. You will work closely with other departments to derive Open-To-Buy (OTB) budget for Own Retail – Concept Stores and Factory Outlet. Additionally, you will review and implement the right buying analysis by categories for Own Retail. A crucial part of your role will be ensuring correct size ratios are used for order placement.
* Lead and coach country Buying team members on all Buying functions
* Support the implementation of key strategic priorities for Own Retail within the framework
* Responsible for the Business Units’ Sales Planning, Buy, cost and margins
* Work with the department to derive Open-To-Buy (OTB) budget for Own Retail – Concept Stores and Factory Outlet
* Review and implement the right buying analysis by categories for Own Retail
* Ensure correct size ratios are used for order placement for Own Retail
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Head of Merchandising role will bring a strong analytical mindset with a focus on detail and numbers. You should possess excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel. Your business acumen and problem-solving skills will be essential in this role. Knowledge about product categories, ranges, and market trends is required. Understanding processes and systems is also important. Lastly, your ability to collaborate with others and influence decisions will be crucial to your success in this role.
* Strong analytical mind set - detail and numbers oriented
* Excel/computer skills
* Business Acumen & problem solving skills
* Category know how - products, ranges, market trends
* Process and system understanding
* Collaboration & Influencing skills
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a globally recognised brand that values innovation, commitment, and collaboration. They offer an inclusive work environment where every individual's contribution is valued. They believe in nurturing talent through continuous learning opportunities and career progression. Their commitment to sustainability reflects their dedication to creating a better future.
What's next:
If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply now!
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Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
