Job Description

The Opportunity:Adecco is partnering with one of our clients in the retail industry, we are seeking a suitable talent to join their business as a Merchandise Planner. Reporting to the Key Account Manager and dotted line to the Merchandising Manager, this is a sole contributor position where the successful incumbent will be responsible for handling emerging markets (i.e. Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar) for pre-season merchandise financial plans, category, and assortment analytics, flow planning, in-season financial forecasts, and promotional/markdown activities.

• Work hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm
• Work location: East region
• Principal retail brand
• Salary up to $4,500 / month + AWS + VB

The Job:

• Collaborate with Key Accounts to develop top-down merchandise financial plans.
• Create bottom-up merchandise financial plans and store assortments.
• Analyze customers\' Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets and coordinate merchandising plans, ensuring alignment with the brand\'s growth strategies and direction.
• Manage stock by working closely with customers to handle retail and warehouse inventories, forecast and allocate stock, order management, and monitor incoming shipments and sales volumes.
• Plan and support the execution of in-season activities with customers, including repeat orders, markdowns, and stock consolidation.
• Monitor business performance through analytics and identify actions to achieve key performance metrics.
• Undertake tactical actions to meet KPIs, including sales targets, sell-in, sell-through, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Develop merchandise lists based on approved floor plans, and recommend products for store displays by Division/SKU and key launches.
• Assist in forecasting profits/sales and planning yearly budgets.
• Stay abreast of competitors\' performance and market trends.

The Talent:

• Diploma or Degree in Retail/Fashion/Business or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in retail operations and merchandising.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to identify actions and make decisions to resolve issues with urgency.
• Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of retail math. Proficiency in Power BI is an added advantage.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Comfortable to travel overseas when required (about 20-30%).

Next Steps:

• Prepare your updated resume (please include your current salary package with full breakdown such as base, incentives, annual wage supplement, etc.) and expected package.
• Alternatively, send your resume to charmaine.see@adecco.com in MS Word Copy. We\'d love to hear from you!
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Charmaine See
Direct Line: 8126 8182
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R2199181

Adecco