Reporting to the Senior Buying Manager, the role is to curate a commercially viable geo-channel assortment for the Brand in conjunction with Omni-merchandising, Global Product Operations, Design and Production teams to meet the competitive and commercial needs of the markets. The role is to manage and spearhead in-season and future assortment strategy and opportunity with the cross functional teams’ partnership for maximizing sales and margin.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Senior Manager and Brand Management to ensure product strategies are in line with overall business strategy.
- Manage the in-season business through weekly business analysis and recaps. Make recommendations due to changes in trend and business in order to maximize sales and margin opportunities.
- Take ownership of the roadmap in collaboration with Global Product Operations, Omni-Merchandising and Design teams. Identify key product opportunities to grow the business through product testing and hindsight.
- Ensure product assortment is commercially viable and aligned with the Brand’s seasonal vision. Direct and drive seasonal buys and conversations through business and geography expertise.
- Communicate assortment strategy to stakeholders at all points within the season.
- Understand the Brand’s market presence in the markets through store and market visits. Understand the competition and pricing architecture.
- Conduct competitive analysis and resources to identify gaps within the existing assortment architecture and pricing strategy.
- Take accountability for the corporate product calendar and communicate all changes to the teams.
- Establish alignment within the calendar and product cycle to ensure it remains global in nature, seek for continuous improvements and identify best practices.
- Perform other duties and projects as required from time to time.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business or equivalent, with a strong fashion sense and understanding of competitive landscape and trends
- 5-7 year’s solid buying/merchandising experience from fashion/apparel specialty retailers
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Ability to act as a strong liaison and influencer among different stakeholders
- Good command of English and Cantonese
- High degree of proficiency on Google applications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on and deadline-oriented work environment
- Passionate, self-motivated with critical attention to details, deadlines and reporting
- Willing to travel
