I. JOB BRIEF:
- Merchandise Planning Manager will be on the full spectrum analysis on all product categories and to offer solutions in order to effectively establish a strong inventory and merchandising processes.
II. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Top-down and bottom-up realistic initial planning for department.
- OTB planning.
- Buying quarterly.
- Control stocks management processes like pricing, launching alignment, distribution, replenishment, consolidation by stores, area, and country level. Ensure a healthy stock situation by managing its productivity, seasonality, aging, etc.
- Review inventory reporting sell-through, end of season analysis, buying accuracy to optimization markets merchandise matrix.
- Work closely with Brand Principal about department strategy such as pricing, product development, launching schedule, repeat orders.
- Cooperating with logistics department to have an efficient supply chain, shipment tracking, goods receiving, and coordinating shipment error claims.
- Creation of reports to review sales performance and identify areas of relevance, gaps, and solutions.
- Training and develop team members.
- Performs other ad-hoc projects when required by Brand Manager/ Group Brand Director.
- Preferably 02 years’ experience in merchandising/ inventory/ planning or related fields.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Analytical with a head for numbers and attention to detail.
- Business savvy with excellent planning and organization skills to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in Fashion.