Assistant Merchandiser

Position As the Assistant Merchandiser, you will drive the business for Women's Accessories with the Merchandising Manager, aiming to achieve sales and sell-through targets while ensuring adherence to the strategy for the South Asia region. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract role, offering hands-on exposure to regional merchandising within a luxury retail environment. Job responsibilities Buying • Prepare Seasonal Buy through sales analysis, product strategy development, and product opportunity identification by collaborating with Merchandising Manager • Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams to make key decisions on OTB budget and deliver the strategic decision in line with brand guidelines • Develop balanced product assortment strategy to achieve targeted sales projection and sell through In-season management • Build initial allocation strategies for seasonal and permanent products to maximize sales and achieve sell through targets • Partner with Supply Chain team to ensure the optimal stock flow and inventory • Work closely with Retail team & E-Commerce team to deliver the clear product strategies and maximize the sales and sell through in line with global guidelines • Collaborate with VM team on product launches, new store opening and events • Collaborate with Training team to deliver product training materials Reporting • Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly sales reports to propose appropriate action to take in for both overall business & seasonal collections • Consolidate and deliver constructive feedback on product and collection Profile Education & Professional Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field Work Experience • Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience in Merchandising or Buying • Luxury retail or fashion house experience is preferred Skills • High proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • Strong knowledge of local fashion market • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence key decision-makers Qualities • Proactive and results orientation with a strong drive for continuous improvement • Highly organized and detailed oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Ability to maintain a professional demeanour and work under pressure