Assistant Brand Manager

at  OUTDOOR VENTURE PTE LTD

Assist the Head of the Brand in merchandising, inventory management and channel/ retail store management functions of the assigned brands.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 4 years working experience in a Buyer or Merchandising role.
• Proven ability in sales & order forecasting and inventory management for multiple brands.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, organised and possess an eye for detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work individually as well as in a team environment.
• An interest in outdoor sports or learning the technical aspects of products would be an added advantage.

• Attend seasonal sales meetings and plan merchandise assortment with category mix and range planning based on OTB and historical data.
• Formulate pricing strategies based on target GP% and conduct comparison analysis against regional and competitors’ pricing.
• Coordinate shipment schedules with overseas and internal shipping departments according to a payment plan.
• Execute allocation and manage the consolidation of stocks.
• Review sales by channel and plan marketing calendar to achieve sales and GP targets.
• Review inventory and propose action plans for slow-moving merchandise.
• Liaise with the marketing department to execute promotion strategies in line with product launches.
• Build strong rapport and open communication with the retail team.
• Provide advice to create an optimal retail brand experience through VM change and regular store visits.
• Conduct seasonal product training for the retail team.
• Analyse sales results and prepare management reports for monthly reporting.
• Conduct market research to keep up-to-date on industry trends and competitors’ strategies.
• Support in events or new shop openings.
• Manage & lead team members under direct supervision on their assigned responsibilities.
• Any other duties assigned.