【COMPANY OVERVIEW】
European luxury fashion brand
【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】
Own and drive Critical Path for their business area to drive Product range development and implementation of Global Brand buy.
Partner effectively with cross functional team (Design, Product Development, Planning, Global Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Digital), influencing on key decisions to deliver the strategic direction for the category and to protect the brand.
Lead and manage a merchandising team (inspire, motivate, coach, nurture and develop)
Develop and present the range plan including pricing, COO, and competition strategy with the support of the Merchandiser/Merchandising assistant(s) and validate with Director of Merchandising
Present Brand buy to regional teams for Market Opening
Partner with Service and Productivity to develop strong product knowledge training for the category.
Create effective working relationships with Regional Merchandising team to gain product feedback and market research.
Analyze weekly /monthly sales reports and propose appropriate action to take.
Own retail pricing positioning in line with margin targets and competition strategy.
Responsible for developing and monitoring range plans in line with development targets.
【REQUIREMENTS】
Experience in leading a Merchandising team in the fashion industry.
Japanese and English: Business level or higher
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and retail math’s skills
Leadership and people management skills
Passion for product/fashion trends
Demonstrates high commercial instinct.
【SENIOR MANAGER REQUIREMENTS】
Proven track record and extensive experience in leading a Merchandising team in the fashion industry.
Merchandising experience for the Accessories Product
Japanese and English: Business level or higher
Advanced Excel skills
Extensive analytical and presentation skills
Strong analytical and retail math’s skills
Proven track record and strong leadership and people management skills
Passion for product/fashion trends
Demonstrates high commercial instinct.
【FOR FURTHER INFORMATION】
Contact NAME: Francesca Silombra
Francesca.silombra@cornerstone.jp
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