Manager Merchandising Apparel

Administration / Commercial Operations
Garments / Fashion / Merchandising / Showroom

Skillset

Merchandising, communication skills, leadership skills

Jobseekers from any country

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Qualifications:
Preferably Bachelor’s degree in Business
Relevant product management experience with top tier international sports or lifestyle brands
Experience as an apparel buyer
Advanced MS Office knowledge
Ability to work alongside other functions
General knowledge of go-to-market processes
General knowledge of the retail environment
Strong analytical skills
Technical product knowledge
Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools
Fluency in the English language (speaking, reading, writing) at a business level
Interested in working in a truly multicultural environment
Readiness and ability to travel

Your Mission

Manage all merchandise/product-related matters pertaining to Apparel, including, but not limited to, Sportstyle and Performance apparel categories.
Execute the global and regional merchandising strategy for apparel, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
Define the GCC apparel collection according to corporate and regional targets, and ensure coherence with the regional and global business strategy.
Conduct market research on competitors' products, focusing on product offerings, pricing, and trends in the apparel sector.
Define pricing strategies at the article level, benchmarking against competitors' similar products to ensure competitiveness.
Develop sales forecasts based on historical data, trend analysis, and additional market insights.
Analyse sales data, track account buying trends, and forecast future sales volumes to optimize stock levels and assortment.
Support wholesale business planning by providing insights and recommendations on assortment and pricing.
Finalize buying plans for the GCC market, ensuring alignment with local consumer needs and corporate objectives.
Prepare regular reports in line with business requirements and established guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate data.
Coordinate day-to-day activities related to customer service and purchasing, including managing cancellations, adjusting orders, maintaining an updated product database, tracking deliveries, performing data entry (IPS), and providing relevant information to sales teams.