Our client is a sports and lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories company. 

Main Responsible

• Work closely with retail store teams: Developing a strong working relationship with teams to understand the business performance each time.
• Assortment planning and merchandising: Engaging in pre-season, in-season, and post-season merchandising activities, considering overall brand KPIs, sales targets, GP, replenishments and stock transfers as necessary.
• Market and competition analysis: Monitoring and understanding market and competition trends and aligning with retail teams to fill product gaps, such as gender, category, price, and product type.
• Product allocations: Managing allocations by applying the "right product, right door" philosophy, taking into account the grading, banding, and clustering of retail doors or online platforms.
• SKU efficiency optimization: Working closely with teams and improving SKU efficiency, Average Selling Price (ASP), Units per Transaction (UPT), Conversion Rate, and Sell-Through (ST) Rate across all channels.
• Inventory control: Monitoring inventory levels through regular sales and sell-through analysis. Manage discounting of slow-moving stock, including reallocating inventory to the appropriate channels and coordinating if needed.
• Reporting and forecasting: Ensuring timely submission of reports, forecasts, and Sales Order Forms related to the responsible channel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of retail merchandising.
• Proficiency in data analysis and working with Excel and SAP systems will make it a plus.
• Good command of English.
• Experience in a merchandising role within a similar industry or with e-commerce platforms and marketplaces.
• Knowledge of sports market trends, competition, and consumer behaviour in the market.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.