Merchandiser

Serve as the Merchandiser, managing and executing all merchandising responsibilities. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Strategies & management • Develop sales strategy aligned with short- and long-term goals, with measurable metrices. • Establish and drive commercial priorities of key products. • Assist with pre-season planning. • Plan product launches together with the team and work with relevant departments to develop launch and promotional campaigns. • Compile detailed reports and lead regular brand review meetings, offering actionable insights to support informed business decisions. • Track and analyse sales performance across all markets, ensuring effective brand management and identifying areas for growth. • Take full ownership of the product journey, overseeing every stage from development through to sales execution. • Maintain a comprehensive view of the Singapore market, as well as any emerging markets the brand may enter, ensuring alignment with local and global strategies. • Stay updated on market trends, competitor pricing, and product innovations to adjust strategies accordingly. • Regularly assess the competencies of both direct and indirect team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance to foster a high-performance culture. Product Management • Working closely with the brand’s product developer(s) • Coordinate product development plans to meet timeline • Monitor costs and adhere to budget allocation. • Coordinate the development of patterns or mock-ups for new product designs. • Gather and analyse customer feedback on different product categories for product improvement. • Oversee the shipment and tracking of product samples between the company and factories. • Act as the primary point of contact for the Dhaka factories, ensuring consistent alignment on product designs and manufacturing processes. Relationship Management • Liaise with B2B customers and other operational functions on a day-to-day basis to resolve issues or to facilitate clients. • Maintain effective relationship with B2B customers through regular communication. Stock & Delivery Management • Analyse sales and take necessary actions to drive net selling in a cost-efficient way. • Support team and stakeholders in understanding stock levels and selling performance. • Plan, analyse and forecast stock levels. • Collaborate with dispatchers and third-party logistics to ensure prompt delivery of stock to consignment stores, pop-up shops, and exhibitions. • Work closely with production and factory teams to manage order lead times, address daily issues, and track shipments for timely order fulfillment. • Work with the team to perform stock counts regularly, and before and after external events ensuring alignment between actual stock and in the system. • Work with external logistics and warehouse partners, in Singapore to ensure stock levels and manage delivery partners. • Work with the team to validate the accuracy of incoming stock against invoices or purchase orders. Supply Chain Management • Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data, including, but not limited to sales forecasts and trends. • Develop and execute projects to enhance supply chain operations. • Provide frequent and structured feedback about the commercial plans on prices quantities, sales forecasts, assortment width, size curve etc. Visual Merchandising • Work alongside the branding and marketing teams to coordinate and plan visually appealing merchandising concepts for stores and events, ensuring alignment with overall brand strategy. • Partner with branding to style mannequins, showcasing key looks from the latest collection that reflect seasonal themes and brand identity. • Work with internal teams and external vendors, in coordination with branding, to ensure the timely setup and execution of VM displays. E-Commerce Management • Launch new products on the Rawbought online platforms/ Inventory Management system. • Work with relevant teams to plan and organise photoshoot of products. Team management • Assign tasks based on individual strengths, skills, and workloads. Ensure equitable distribution of responsibilities to optimize team efficiency and prevent burnout. • Foster open and transparent communication within the team. Encourage collaboration by organising regular team meetings, check-ins, and updates to keep everyone aligned. • Address conflicts or challenges within the team promptly and impartially…