Merchandise Assistant (HOA - 000015_SHO-SUP-154-163-077-1)

1.    Merchandise Management:

• Assist in managing the merchandise mix to optimize sales and profitability within the department store and fashion business.
• Support the Buyer in achieving business objectives for sales, gross profit (GP), sell-through rates, and stock management at division, sub-category, and SKU levels.

2.    Product Data and Allocation:

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date product master data.
• Allocate stock to stores based on the assortment plan, ensuring products are allocated to the right stores at the right time.
• Monitor inventory levels and stock movement by store and SKU to identify stock shortages, excess stock, slow-moving items, and broken size ranges.
• Monitor store stock capacity and ensure allocation and replenishment are aligned with store capacity, assortment plan, and sales potential.
• Coordinate stock replenishment, transfer, consolidation, and pull-out actions to optimize inventory levels and store capacity.
• Prepare regular inventory and store capacity reports, highlighting key risks and required actions to the Buyer and Category Manager.

3.   Cross-functions Coordination and Support:

• Coordinate with Operations, Marketing, and E-commerce teams to provide and manage product information.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Buyer and line manager.

4.    Additional Duties:

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Buyer or line manager.

Relevant Experience:

• Prior experience in a merchandise or retail support role is preferred.
• Proficient in data management such as Microsoft Excel and inventory systems. VBA is a plus
• Effective at managing stock allocation and supporting merchandise planning.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with various departments.
• Strong attention to detail in managing product data and stock allocation

Competency: (Technical, Operational, Managerial, Human & Cultural Requirements)

• Technical: Proficient in data management – Microsoft Excel and inventory systems.
• Operational: Skilled in stock allocation and merchandise planning support.
• Managerial: Ability to assist in achieving sales and profit goals.
• Human & Cultural: Effective communicator with strong attention to detail.