YOUR MISSION

This role is accountable for managing in-season trading activities to ensure efficient inventory management, seamless product rollouts, and effective cross-functional collaboration. This role demands strong analytical skills, close coordination with logistics, and proactive decision-making to optimize stock flow and maximize business performance. Oversight of multiple retail channels – Mono Doors – Full Priced Stores (FPS), Factory Outlet Concept (FOC) and Black Door (BD) – if any. Responsible for operations in Malaysia, ensuring alignment with local market dynamics, customer preferences, and business objectives.

Task 1: Inventory Management
- Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels at stores and warehouses to ensure balanced inventory.
- Compile and analyze detailed sizing reports and data insights to guide allocations.
- Assess historical trends to identify inventory risks and opportunities.
- Facilitate stock consolidation across stores to minimize slow-moving merchandise.
- Track and enhance sell-through rates for improved turnover.
- Collaborate closely with Merchandising Planner to ensure continuous supply chain optimization for reordering, if any.

Task 2: Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
- Work closely with Country Logistics team to proactively plan product ranges, provide delivery forecasts, and monitor shipment status.
- Collaborate with Logistics to ensure timely deliveries of merchandise.
- Coordinate delivery schedules to align with merchandising and promotional timelines.

Task 3: Effective and Efficient In-Season Rollout
- Set up pricing in the system accurately and on time.
- Responsible for updating internal and external price changes in the system.
- Ensure seasonal product assortments are planned and updated in line with any in-season changes.
- Oversee the timely rollout of monthly launches for seamless market entry.
- Manage stock replenishments, ensuring healthy stock levels while monitoring store capacity constraints.
- Maintain accuracy in markdown pricing and ensure proper price updates.
- Track incoming new stock and proactively flag items at risk due to shipment delays.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of promotional activities and Key Item (KI) product performance.

Task 4: Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with Visual Merchandising and Store Operations teams on new product launches.
- Participate in monthly DTC meetings and conduct bi-monthly store walks/retail visits to gather insights.
- Partner with Merchandising Planner to ensure alignment on allocation, promotions, and stock flow.
 

YOUR TALENT

Education: Bachelor's degree in business management or relevant studies.

Professional: Minimum 3-4 years retail / merchandising experience in a fashion, footwear, or apparel retail industry.
IT Skills: Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Language Skills: English and local languages.