Merchandise Manager

at  KAS Group Asia KGA

Description:
KAS Pty Limited is a part of KAS Group Asia (KGA), the exclusive direct sourcing arm of Kmart Group that operates the iconic retail brands Kmart Australia, Target Australia and Catch. KGA’s operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia including China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam, supporting an annual sourcing capability of US $ 2.5 billion.
With our strong commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, we provide a full suite of procurement services from sourcing, merchandising, packaging, quality assurance, quality control and international supply chain.
At KGA, whether with KAS Pty Ltd or Target Australia Sourcing, you will be part of a dynamic, growing business that delivers incredible results through a clearly defined purpose and strategy. You will work in an environment that is highly supportive, collaborative and encourages innovation whilst providing autonomy and challenge.
You will have access to flexible working hours, health and wellness programs, competitive remuneration and training opportunities with development plans to support your career growth. We offer an empowering culture with strongly embedded organisational values that define who we are and everything we do.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10-15 years of solid merchandising experience in Apparel, preferably in buying office environment
• Team management experience
• Sound knowledge of merchandising systems and procedures
• Sound financial management and business planning skills
• High commercial aptitude
• Ability to translate product trends to Australian market
  KAS Group Asia values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose.

• Proactively growing the product category to its full potential in support of brand strategies through the management of a dynamic merchandising team based across Asia
• Drive brand and portfolio strategies to source the best products at the best price. Communicate with Buyer, Planner, Designer to drive the business.
• Ensure cost efficient, well-planned and suitable implementation of merchandises strategies. Deliver quality product and consistent services that achieves or goes beyond brand requirements
• Manage planning, allocation, conduct, review and reporting of merchandising activities within product area to meet or exceed budgeted sales and ensure on time shipment delivery.
• Develop regionally focused sourcing plans to support product portfolio strategies.
• Manage a supplier base through building and maintaining productive working relationships
• Manage, develop and coach merchandise team members to achieve higher levels of overall performance.
• Provide timely and professional communication to all key stakeholders on merchandising team performance.
• Organize, plan, deliver and report on projects in line with business requirement
• Establish a clear standard in terms of sales, product category and product knowledge through effective execution of business strategy, for merchandising team to learn from and continue to take forward.