Merchandiser

About the role

This position assists the Brand Manager in planning product and assortment strategies that meet or exceed financial goals. It covers the allocation and delivery of merchandise across stores in the region, supports pre-season financial planning, in-season forecasting, open-to-buy management and budgeting for new store openings, and ensures a balanced collection, timely replenishment and inter-store transfers.

Key responsibilities

• Help develop merchandise plans for categories based on historical trends, sales performance and brand team outlooks
• Analyse store profiles using stock weeks, sales blend and inventory by grade reports to support allocation decisions
• Run in-season stock analysis and balancing, markdown management and stock vs. sales performance reviews
• Plan the merchandise mix, execute initial allocations and reserve management, and finalise seasonal assortment plans and size run books with the Senior Merchandiser
• Monitor competitor brands' product lines, pricing and category developments
• Ensure compliance with stock ageing standards and keep stock turns in line with company policy
• Support margin negotiations, order placements and stock distribution decisions; track bestsellers and slow movers
• Track actual sales against forecasts and coordinate inventory checks and replenishments
• Carry out regular market visits with the Brand Manager and provide post-season category feedback reports
• Take part in seasonal markdown and sales planning with the Category/Brand Manager

Required profile

• 2-5 years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role in the fashion or lifestyle industry
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Operations, Merchandising or a related field preferred

Required skills

• Proficiency in inventory management systems, MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range development and trend analysis