Merchandising Senior Manager

Job title: Merchandising Senior Manager

JOB PURPOSE The Merchandising Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities in Japan and the Islands. This role involves managing merchandising activities—including buying, new product launch strategies, network and distribution management, and markdown planning—to ensure optimal performance and sell-through results. Additionally, the Merchandising Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional departments, particularly the headquarters team, to align strategies and drive overall business success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with local Merchandising team to achieve sales/sell-through targets

• Manage and monitor sales performance daily/monthly/annually to achieve sales budget

• Plan buying strategy and align with report line and HQ team

• Identify target assortment for matching regional market needs to maximize sales opportunity

• Product training for regional team, including stores before the launch of new season as well as in season

• Work for special projects such as (Capsules, Store Events, Store Restyling, Popup, Gaisho events etc.)

• Manage and monitor inventory level to maximize sales and keep stable inventory for carry over by store level and to reach sell-through target of seasonal options

• Conduct extensive market research and analysis

• Create strong collaboration with VMD, Retail, Stores and other related divisions

• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent

• Business level of English and Japanese

• 10+ years of MD experiences in luxury industries

• Experiences in retail environment with hands-on knowledge of retail processes and procedures

• Ability to travel