Christian Bassett is recruiting a Merchandising Manager for a luxury retail company.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Reporting & Market Analysis

• \tResponsible for inventory reporting, including stock turnover rate and analysis of market sales trends.

• \tCollaborate with the Retail Team to gather feedback on top-demand references and slow-moving items.

• \tMonitor competitors' merchandising strategies and propose improvements to maintain a competitive edge.

• \tEnsure timely and accurate distribution of inventory reports and develop new reporting tools as needed.

• \tConduct on-hand stock analysis by point-of-sale (POS) to ensure optimal product assortment aligned with available inventory and PA.

• \tRegularly prepare and update the advance sales planning template for the retail team.

Stock Inventory Management

• \tTrack and analyse weekly deliveries from HQ against product allocation plans.

• \tPrepare and coordinate weekly shipment splits from HQ to both retail and wholesale channels.

• \tIdentify areas for improvement in the product distribution process and implement optimizations in collaboration with the Senior Retail Performance Manager.

• \tMonitor stock aging and support action planning with the Senior Retail Performance Manager.

• \tOversee stock movement of quality-check items and coordinate returns to HQ for repairs.

• \tPropose monthly stock rebalancing across POS (e.g., stock rotation) to maximize sell-through.

• \tRecommend returns of aging stock to HQ for credit when appropriate.

• \tLead stock maintenance initiatives when necessary.

Cross-functional Support

• \tAssist Brand Teams in selecting suitable and sellable products for Press, Events, and Exhibitions.

• \tFoster strong communication with the Sales Administration team regarding product deliveries and requests to support monthly planning activities.

Qualifications

• \tMinimum of 5 years' experience in merchandising management, preferably in luxury watches, jewellery, or related fields.

• \tBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related discipline preferred.

• \tStrong analytical capabilities with a proven ability to conduct market research and interpret sales data.

• \tExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• \tProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• \tKnowledge of systems such as Power BI, Cognos, M3, and Salesforce is a plus.

• \tExceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• \tFamiliarity with Southeast Asia business operations is an advantage.

• \tClient-centric mindset and a passion for operational excellence.

• \tStrong capability in knowledge-sharing and expertise transmission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.