Assistant Merchandising Manager, Women's Leathergoods, South Asia

As Assistant Merchandising Manager, you will:

• To manage and drive the business of the Leather Goods business


• To develop the business in South Asia: including showroom, market survey and commercial actions


• Coordinate and manage special orders and special events for your category


• Propose, prepare and deliver reliable sales analysis with a vision to forecast future sales & opportunities

Commercial Follow Up

• To support the manager in day-to-day reports.


• Work closely with stores to understand market needs and to achieve sales objectives.


• Participate in buying trip, selection of products for the stores.


• Explore potential of Accessories in South Asia, gaining robust knowledge of each market’s specific needs.


• Act as the bridge between the South Asia zone (each country / store) with Paris team.


• Strong partnership with Supply Chain, Retail, Digital, Central, etc., to maximize new launch impact.


• Arrange stock for new store openings, retail animations, CRM events, etc.


• Propose and manage reliable and adequate Weekly / Monthly Reports, using strong analytical skills.

System

• Familiar with the use of major sales data programs to perform analysis of data and to draw meaningful conclusions in Microsoft Excel that can be translated into action plans to support the business.


• Proficient with the Buying & Clustering Tool to ensure strategic decisions in buy quantities and assortment.

Supply Chain/ Logistics

• Work very closely with Supply Chain & Logistics Department to ensure a relevant distribution.


• Close communication with stores on feedback and product needs.

PR/ CRM

• Support with relevant commercial information that enhances sales.


• Coordinate and follow up on CRM events confirmed with countries.


• Partner with digital counterparts to drive successful launches online.

Visual Merchandising

• Work closely and creatively with VM team to enhance the Women’s Leathergoods presentation in line with launch plan and sales objectives /guidelines / store opening / CRM.

Training

• Prepare training tools and organize zone training based on needs and new product launches.

University Graduate with minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in retail environment (Merchandising background preferred)
Strong analytical ability both quantitative and qualitative
Ability to draw meaningful insights from analysis, to clearly share findings and initiate actions
Strong computer skills - High proficiency in MS office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
Good interpersonal and communication skill
Pleasant, self-initiative, a team player & willing to learn
Highly adaptable and flexible to accept new ideas and procedures
Organized; meeting deadlines; action oriented