Job Description

Christian Bassett is recruiting a Merchandising Manager for a luxury retail company.





Key Responsibilities





Inventory Reporting & Market Analysis


Responsible for inventory reporting, including stock turnover rate and analysis of market sales trends. Collaborate with the Retail Team to gather feedback on top-demand references and slow-moving items. Monitor competitors' merchandising strategies and propose improvements to maintain a competitive edge. Ensure timely and accurate distribution of inventory reports and develop new reporting tools as needed. Conduct on-hand stock analysis by point-of-sale (POS) to ensure optimal product assortment aligned with available inventory and PA. Regularly prepare and update the advance sales planning template for the retail team.


Stock Inventory Management


Track and analyse weekly deliveries from HQ against product allocation plans. Prepare and coordinate weekly shipment splits from HQ to both retail and wholesale channels. Identify areas for improvement in the product distribution process and implement optimizations in collaboration with the Senior Retail Performance Manager. Monitor stock aging and support action planning with the Senior Retail Performance Manager. Oversee stock movement of quality-check items and coordinate returns to HQ for repairs. Propose monthly stock rebalancing across POS (e.g., stock rotation) to maximize sell-through. Recommend returns of aging stock to HQ for credit when appropriate. Lead stock maintenance initiatives when necessary.


Cross-functional Support


Assist Brand Teams in selecting suitable and sellable products for Press, Events, and Exhibitions. Foster strong communication with the Sales Administration team regarding product deliveries and requests to support monthly planning activities.


Qualifications


Minimum of 5 years' experience in merchandising management, preferably in luxury watches, jewellery, or related fields. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related discipline preferred. Strong analytical capabilities with a proven ability to conduct market research and interpret sales data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of systems such as Power BI, Cognos, M3, and Salesforce is a plus. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Familiarity with Southeast Asia business operations is an advantage. Client-centric mindset and a passion for operational excellence. Strong capability in knowledge-sharing and expertise transmission.


Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.