Merchandise Manager

As a Merchandise Manager, you will lead the merchandising team in planning, forecasting, and purchasing activities across multiple brands. You will be responsible for developing buying strategies, optimizing inventory performance, ensuring product availability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business growth.

Responsibilities

Merchandise Planning

Lead merchandise planning, forecasting, and purchasing activities across multiple brands.

Buying Strategy

Develop seasonal buying plans and manage product assortment based on business objectives and market demand.

Purchase Order Management

Ensure Purchase Orders are accurate, timely, and aligned with inventory and sales requirements.

Inventory Management

Monitor stock performance, replenishment, and inventory levels to minimize stock-outs and overstock.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Brand, Import, Warehouse, Sales, Finance, and Principals to ensure smooth product flow.

Risk Management

Identify potential supply chain and inventory risks proactively and implement corrective actions.

Performance Reporting

Prepare merchandise performance reports, analyze key metrics, and provide recommendations to management.

Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvements and establish efficient merchandising processes and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, or Merchandise Planning, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and inventory management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple brands and priorities.
• Proactive, results-driven, and demonstrates strong ownership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Background in retail or multi-brand business is a strong advantage.