Merchandiser
Luxasia, Malaysia
Job Description
LUXASIA is the leading beauty omnichannel distribution platform of Asia Pacific that has successfully enabled brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands. Our integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing, and supply chain management. Since 1986, the company has partnered the world’s finest brands, such as Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Montblanc, and SK-II. We have also established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Elizabeth Arden, Puig, Yves Rocher, and By Terry. At the core of our business is a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2000 talents that shape the face of luxury beauty, and delights consumers daily across our growing footprint of 15 markets.
Why Join Us?
At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent that is you.
We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific, and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you the autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling.
With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn’t that beautiful?
Key Responsibilities:
Animation amp; Product Launches
- Align the brand direction for each launch with the regional vision to ensure relevant visual merchandising outcomes that supports the marketing strategy.
- To consolidate and submit forecasting of launch POSM on behalf of markets based on regional marketing priorities and budget.
- Manage and plan the visual merchandising execution based on the diverse retail channels needs and limitations.
- Update planogram for all channels and formats by working with product marketing on the long-term assortment plans and track cost spending with every launch.
- Preparation of visuals for various formats utilizing brand guidelines and manage vendors in the process.
- Preparation of comprehensive and clear launch fitting guide relevant for all markets to follow.
- Consolidate launch reports from markets for submission to brand HQ.
Forecasting amp; Inventory Management
- To manage long-term planning for planograms based on the product assortment plan to identify POSM needs and allocation between all markets in the region.
- To consolidate and submit forecasting of generic and permanent POSM based on above, while validating warehouse stock levels to ensure accurate forecast.
- Track status of orders and ensure timely delivery of POSMs to each market.
- Work with logistics team to align allocation plans for markets and ensure healthy POSM stock levels.
- Manage local production to fulfill market needs where necessary.
- Upkeep, display, price and ensure products are sufficient and tip-top condition in store.
- Upkeep and maintain store shelves by removing damaged and expiring stock.
- Monitor store inventory based on sell-out and sell-in to ensure shelves are stocked with the right types and quantities of products, optimizing sales and profitability of bestsellers.
Market Support
- Guide and support markets to ensure up-to-date and compliance of brand guidelines and visual merchandising strategy.
- Compilation of market visit report to update HQ on competitor’s new launches, activities and promotion pricing.
- Assist in solving of discrepancies and provide technical advice to maintenance needs and store upkeep
Requirements
- Comes along with 1 to 2 years of experience working in fashion/accessories retail, product development and/or merchandising.
- Creative eye for aesthetic design; overseeing production and managing the design process from concept through to final product (handbag and headscarves).
- A firm grasp of market trends and consumer preferences.
- Able to design headscarves artwork using Adobe Illustrator.
- Practical experience using Illustrator, Photoshop and other business software (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Words).
- Good verbal and written communication skills (English and Chinese).
- Strong planning and organizational abilities.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- A self-starter with good initiative, meticulous, multitasking and diligent.
Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and int