Merchandiser

Role Overview

Merchandiser at Apparel Group. The position assists the Brand Manager to plan product and assortment strategies that meet or exceed financial goals.

Role Purpose

Coordinate allocation and delivery of merchandise to all stores in the region, manage product assortment strategies, and ensure balanced inventory while optimizing volume and profitability across product categories.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Strategy

• Assist in pre-season financial planning, in-season projections, open-to-buy management and new store budgets.
• Work closely with the Merchandise Planning team on product range planning to maximize commercial opportunities at sub-category and price point level.
• Coordinate with buying team on product issues including orders, repeats and damages, and assist in range planning, sales analysis and deliveries.
• Prepare merchandise plans and other information required for product range presentations and reviews for buyers and brand manager.
• Analyze previous season's sales and report on current season's lines.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare Retail Pro reports, Sell Thru and other merchandising reports such as consolidation sheets and product breakdown reports.
• Skillfully manage processing of various Retail Pro reports and invoices.
• Analyze every aspect of best and worst sellers, including best selling price points, colors and styles.
• Optimize volume and profitability of product categories.
• Report competition's offerings and analyze opportunities to the Brand team.

Operations & Inventory Management

• Coordinate all activities related to allocation and delivery of merchandise to all stores in the region.
• Liaise with stores, logistics and warehouse department to ensure product supply meets demand.
• Ensure balanced collection at stores, regular replenishment from warehouse and inter-store transfers.
• Gather information relating to customer reaction towards products.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of all necessary reports and records.
• Ensure strict confidentiality in maintaining all documents entrusted.