【COMPANY OVERVIEW】
International fashion brand
This role serves as the central point of contact for all product and inventory data across both wholesale and retail channels. The ideal candidate will play a strategic role in driving business performance through effective merchandise planning, inventory control, allocation strategies, and in-season commercial execution.
【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】
1. Planning & Strategy
Develop sales, inventory, and margin plans that align with the goals of each sales channel.
Oversee product allocation by category and store to ensure effective stock distribution.
Manage Open-To-Buy (OTB), product selection, and ordering processes for outlet channels.
Analyze weekly sales and inventory reports and use insights to guide business decisions and support cross-functional teams.
2. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) – Pre-Season Planning
Create and recommend category-level strategies for sales, product mix, and inventory, aligned with financial objectives and KPIs.
3. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) – In-Season Execution
Monitor sales, stock, and margin performance weekly and adjust plans accordingly to meet KPIs.
Lead allocation and distribution strategies.
Participate in promotional pricing to meet margin goals.
Determine product assortments and depth for new stores.
Analyze product and store performance to optimize sales and stock movement.
Manage markdowns and discount strategies.
4. Wholesale Planning
Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, forecast demand, and ensure timely replenishment to avoid excess or shortages.
Pricing & Sales Analysis: Create competitive pricing strategies and assess performance to adjust pricing as needed.
5. Outlet Reproduction Oversight
Lead the Open-To-Buy process to meet margin and sales objectives.
Coordinate MFO purchasing and product selection for outlet collections.
Track inbound shipments and ensure timely allocation to stores.
Manage product registration and master data for outlet items in ORLI.
Monitor product performance and make restock or re-buy recommendations.
6. Retail & Wholesale Allocation
Manage product allocation and launches using ORLI, including end-of-season returns.
Review store inventory and sales to guide replenishment and transfers.
Lead weekly stock transfers to maintain optimal store performance.
Plan inventory build-up for promotions and holidays.
Participate in planning product movements and ensure execution.
Work with the Merchandising Planner on store openings to ensure proper inventory.
Conduct seasonal store profile reviews to maintain consistency in product displays and space usage.
Address operational issues with retail teams and coordinate logistics to ensure timely deliveries.
【REQUIREMENTS】
4+ years of experience in merchandise planning or allocation in a retail setting
Strong analytical and data management skills
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Passion for the fashion industry
Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English (spoken and written)
Bachelor’s degree or higher
A team player who is self-motivated, multitasks well, and shows entrepreneurial spirit
【WELCOME SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE】
Experience managing a team