Brand Department Manager (Fashion)

Major tasks includes:

• Review and present reports such as: trend reports, product info, product research, inventory reports, sell-through reports, and approved samples & prototype
• Review and approve the list of items and images included in catalogs
• Develop and implement strategies to meet sales revenue and profitability targets of the category
• Research and track the latest fashion and market trends and collaborate with the designers on the creation of the trend report
• Relays the DJO with the designers based on the approved product direction and trend
• Review and approve concepts and product designs before presentation and final approval
• Check and confirm samples before production
• Ensure product produce is within the design specifications
• Review and prepare merchandise line sheet, collection and mix
• Negotiate cost with the suppliers and compute the pricing for recommendation and approval
• Review and study forecasts and allocation
• Review and finalize purchase orders, costing, shipment schedules, terms of suppliers before final approval
• Collaborate with the production coordinator and QC inspector to minimize reject
• Review and check Merchandise Payment Request and align with the approved budget before the final approval
• Coordinate with the production team and suppliers to ensure that quality issues and delay in deliveries were compensated
• Recommend promotional activities and markdowns
• Review and approve graphics and collaterals from Marketing Dept
• Conduct store and online platforms visit and send feedback with the concern channel
• Analyze sales and inventory data and prepare and present business review of the category
• Monitor and ensure that the inventories are properly manage and will meet the target sell-through of each product line