Merchandise Manager
CurrentMerchandising Manager in Paul & Shark (Shanghai) Company Limited ● Planning- Develop the top-line financial plan and manage a monthly forecast processes to measure results against the division’s financial and merchandising objectives- Manage the Open-to-Buy budget to support the operation team in China/Hong Kong/Taiwan and Singapore.- According to customer demand, market forecasts and planning the supply of goods, respond to customer needs and objectives of the relevant departments to develop procurement strategy and procurement plan.- Possesses and applies advanced understanding of the product, delivery and pricing needs of consumers, regions, and channels. ● Merchandising- Analyzes product, consumer and competitive trends in APAC market and strong sense in Men’s & Ladies’ industry.- To create seasonal receipt plans that support product strategies and achieve inventory productivity metrics; evaluate the seasonal buys against financial targets.- Analyze cost, market, duty, expense and GP to set up one reasonable and profitable retail price and discount %.- Analyze size scale and color story to select a suitable size ratio and color for our target customers.- Cooperate with marketing team to work out respective category marketing plan and key product launch plans etc. ● Allocation- Create seasonal receipt plans by store and department to ensure each store is in proper stock position going into each season.- Responsible for seasonal marketing strategy by area and ensure implementation and operational.- Management and responsible for product cost analysis estimates, inventory management and control of goods, to the best of the inventory value.- Control inventory and stock turn to ensure all merchandise is under healthy situation. - Distribute and consolidate merchandise within all stores.