Merchandising Assistant Manager

You’ll also engage in supplier negotiations, product development, explore new trends and sources for new suppliers and present your strategies to top management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises buying and duties of merchandise assistants.
• Forecasts departmental sales and margin goals.
• Develops merchandise strategy for the department thus achieving sales and assortment goals margin standards at minimum inventory and markdown.
• Controls open-to-buy, stock level and deliveries to stay within plans thus increasing turnover.
• Negotiates with vendors for affordable costs, terms, and discounts.
• Visits warehouse and stock rooms to ensure product quality, proper replenishment and display of merchandise.
• Visits stores to check assortments of merchandise, display and old season merchandise.
• Consults with store managers and other sales personnel on problems and suggestions.
• Canvasses competitors regularly to evaluate their assortments, prices and merchandise presentation
• Continuously explores new trends and new suppliers.
• Prepares promotional plans, notes and analyzes results for future planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Retail Management, Management Business, or any related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or category management.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak in Mandarin/Fookien is highly advantageous
• Willingness to travel for store and warehouse visits.