The Opportunity:
Adecco is partnering with an Australian Retail MNC with a global presence worldwide, and we are seeking a talented individual to join their business as a Merchandise Manager! Reporting directly to the Head of Merchandising and leading a team of 3, the successful incumbent will oversee stock allocation and inventory optimization to boost sales, gross profit, and minimize dilution, while steadfastly pursuing business objectives.
- Permanent opportunity
- Work location: Central Region
- Work days/hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm
- Retail industry
The Job:
- Spearhead merchandise strategy and seasonal planning across all channels
- Lead a customer-centric team, ensuring precise stock allocation
- Analyze brand and channel performance to optimize sales and profitability
- Manage SKUs exit strategy, optimizing OTB and product freshness
- Provide volume forecasting and Distribution Center projections to partners
- Collaborate closely with Distribution Center for stock availability and efficient inventory flow
- Conduct regular site and store visits to adjust inventory and identify optimization opportunities
- Share insights and market trends to influence product investment decisions
- Attend brand milestones to ensure alignment with merchandise strategy
- Close liaison with VM and Retail partners for effective plan execution
- Establish clear expectations, review performance, and provide feedback using company's performance framework
- Prioritize safety and well-being with company's Safety Matters Framework
The Talent:
- Numbers-driven, analytically inclined with proficiency in handling extensive data, capable of conceptualizing and turning them into meaningful analyses
- Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table) is a must
- Detail-oriented, meticulous, and strong analytical skills
- Strategic mindset and strong commitment to achieving business objectives
- Ability to multi-task in a high-energy working environment
Next Steps:
- Prepare your updated resume (please include your current salary package with a full breakdown such as base, incentives, annual wage supplement, etc.) and expected package.
- Alternatively, send your resume to [email protected] in MS Word Copy. We'd love to hear from you!
- We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
