The Merchandise Planning Manager role offers the opportunity to take ownership of commercial performance, assortment direction, and the full product lifecycle for fashion and footwear categories. This is a strategic role that blends merchandise planning, pricing, inventory strategy, and global demand management, with a strong focus on premiumisation and optimising global sell-through.
Responsibilities
Range Curation and Assortment Strategy
Define key seasonal hero products with clear targets for volume and sales contribution
Identify high-performing styles and evolve them into long-term core products to sustain category growth
Drive assortment planning strategies based on market demand and performance insights
Pricing and Commercial Strategy
Establish pricing structures across markets based on demand, positioning, and competitor benchmarking
Ensure alignment with margin targets while maintaining brand positioning
Product Lifecycle Management
Own the full lifecycle of SKUs from concept through launch, markdown, and exit strategies
Drive global inventory rebalancing by reallocating stock across regions to maximise full-price sell-through
Inventory and Supply Chain Strategy
Oversee a responsive inventory model combining forecast-based planning and demand-driven replenishment
Implement push strategies to ensure availability and pull strategies based on real-time sales performance
Manage global stock flow to improve inventory turnover, reduce lead times, and optimise sales productivity
Data-Driven Performance Management
Analyse sales performance and market trends to inform assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions
Track key merchandising KPIs including sell-through, ROS, contribution margins, and stock turn
Translate insights into actionable strategies to drive consistent growth across markets
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, or a related commercial function
Strong expertise in assortment planning, inventory optimisation, and demand forecasting
Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Excel and data tools, such as Power BI
Experience working across regional or global markets is highly advantageous
Strong understanding of merchandising KPIs, pricing strategies, and product lifecycle management
Detail-oriented with a strong commercial mindset and ability to adapt to changing market conditions
Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
About the company
A global fashion and lifestyle company with a strong multi-channel presence across retail and e-commerce, this organisation is strengthening its global merchandising function. With expansion across multiple international markets, the organisation is focused on premium positioning, stronger inventory performance, and data-driven growth across its product categories.
JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.
EA Licence: 90C3026
EA Personnel: R25130085
EA Personnel Name: Chen Pinru
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