Buying Manager APAC

Job Responsibilities:

Drive the buy in Asia

• Build an efficient and strong Footwear and Leather Goods assortment in Asia based on global offer and local needs in order to sustain the business growth, in terms of:
  • Assortment structure
  • Product selection
  • Product category mix 
  • Price bucket mix
  • Product gap requests and alignment 
  • Wholesale SMU review 
• Facilitate seasonal merchandising activities in each gate including Product Brief, Assortment Meeting, Drive The Assortment Meeting and each P launch
• Brief Headquarter by reviewing the feedback from markets as well as studying the trend and behavior of competitors
• Define Asia core offer with Central Team to ensure the mandatory assortment covering Brand vision and commercial needs
• Facilitate market discussion on product functions and leverage any missing opportunities as a region
• Work with Headquarters to adopt the in-store activity plan into a more Asia-oriented and commercially driven approach
• Plan and drive strong collaboration with functional departments
• Present the Sketch and seasonal strategies to the markets
• Recommend and clusterize retail/ wholesale Footwear and Leather Goods assortment 
• System maintenance and sales tool creation to support selling activities at Asia workshops during DTA

Enhance Brand Premiumization

• Optimize assortment commonality amongst markets to enhance brand consistency in the Region
• Review product mix and retail price mix in product offer

Excel Market Performance

• Recommend the buy of Asia markets
• Analyze product assortments to ensure the mix is productive, effective and aligned with Brand expectations
• Analyze seasonal sell out with Planning and provide buying recommendations to key markets to drive the buy

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field;
• Minimum 5+ years of assortment planning experience in Fashion, FMCG, working in Retail, Licensees, Distributors, Franchises
• An entrepreneurial attitude, comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast moving environment
• Customer-oriented is key 
• Ability to problem solve and root cause analysis 
• Must be willing to be hands on, and roll up sleeves when necessary
• Exceptional skills in collaboration, communication, and negotiation
• Positive, competitive, confident and self-driven personality 
• Track record to work with diverse cultures is a plus
• Retail buying experience is an advantage
• Fluent English speaker. French and/or Asian languages a plus

For candidates with less experience would be considered as Assistant Buying Manager .
 

Interested parties please apply with detailed resume (with current & expected salary). 

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