RETAIL MERCHANDISING MANAGER at CHARLES & KEITH GROUP

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Analysis, Market Intelligence, Cross-functional Collaboration, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Sales Analytics, Trend Analysis, Inventory Planning, Competitive Analysis, Showroom Preparation, Markdown Planning, Product Assortment, Project Management, Team Leadership

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

We're on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about fashion, think outside the box, and have an eye for innovation. Unleash your potential with us, and join us as we create joy and excitement in our global community to empower people to express themselves freely through fashion. As the Retail Merchandising Manager for Bags & Small Leather Goods, you will lead the development and execution of seasonal merchandising strategies to maximize sales, profitability, and brand impact. You will partner closely with regional teams and cross-functional departments to ensure product assortments are commercially strong, trend-relevant, and aligned with the brand vision. Job Responsibilities 1. Merchandising Strategy & Planning Develop seasonal and evergreen merchandising strategies aligned with overall business objectives. Define product mix, price architecture, and SKU targets using market insights and sales performance data. Align Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets with global inventory planning and zone requirements. Conduct quantitative benchmarking and competitive analysis to support decision-making. 2. Assortment & Product Lifecycle Management Build and maintain assortment guidelines across zones and categories. Manage carryover lines and monitor cannibalization risks across the portfolio. Oversee full product lifecycle management, including markdown planning and evergreen selections. Define standby lists and in-season strategies (repeat vs. non-repeat items). 3. Showroom Preparation & Seasonal Buying Launch Coordinate showroom openings and agendas with regional teams. Prepare key showroom documents, including retail columns, buyers’ guides, and product feedback summaries. Coordinate cross-functional deliverables and timelines with relevant departments. Prepare Product Strategy Briefs for regional and market buyers. Facilitate buying reviews, additions, and cancellations in partnership with Category Managers 4. Performance Analysis & Reporting Analyze product performance and share reports and insights with stakeholders. Track KPIs across zones and propose adjustments to drive sell-through. Review buying strategies by market, including selection, grading, colors, and MOQ considerations 5. Market Intelligence Gather feedback from zones to refine collection and merchandising strategies. Identify assortment gaps and opportunities for new product introductions. 6. Documentation & Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with Marketing, Merchandising Planning and Operations on launches, campaigns, and collection initiatives. Support collaborations, gifting programs, and special projects. 7. Ad hoc Tasks Support special merchandising projects such as process optimization or automation Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in retail merchandising or business analysis, ideally within luxury or fashion Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with sales and stock analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik) is preferred. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with key stakeholders. Notify us about your interest in potential future opportunities by clicking Get Started below. Alternatively, you can create an account by clicking Sign In at the top of the page, allowing you to set up email alerts for new job postings that align with your preferences. CHARLES & KEITH Group is headquartered in Singapore and has more than 700 stores and 4000 employees worldwide. Founded by siblings, Charles and Keith Wong, the Group manages the development of two premium fashion brands – CHARLES & KEITH and PEDRO. Through its modern and edge-cutting designs across footwear, bags and accessories categories, the Group aims to empower people to express themselves freely through fashion. Driven by a culture of creativity and innovation, the Group strives to continually elevate the image of their brands, pushing the boundaries between traditional retail and the digital world by exploring new activities and unique experiences to bring to its ever-evolving community. Notify us about your interest in potential future opportunities by clicking Get Started below. Alternatively, you can create an account by clicking Sign In at the top of the page, allowing you to set up email alerts for new job postings that align with your preferences.

Responsibilities

The Retail Merchandising Manager will lead the development and execution of seasonal merchandising strategies to maximize sales and brand impact. This includes managing product assortments, conducting performance analysis, and collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with brand vision.