Senior Executive, Merchandising (Beauty)

Responsibilities

Merchandising Planning and Analysis, Online & Beauty Services

Manage the merchandising function to meet concept unit goals for sales and profits and through the effective planning of the activities.

To review effective merchandising & workflow process guidelines for implementation by the merchandising team.  To achieve better WIP (work in progress) with all units.

Oversee the profitability of various portfolios of the concept units. Identify profitable and non-profitable areas and review or expand variable business opportunities.

To develop and sustain relationships with all suppliers.

Ensure profit maximization by managing inventory reserves and damages.

Reviews, analyses, and determines merchandise requirements.

Oversee & drive Retail Management System upgrade, vendor management, solutions, UPC upload for online sales.

Report on local & global Beauty Trends monthly.

Develop and maintain open-to-buy, merchandise strategies, replenishment programs to achieve financial plans in partnership with Merchandising & Merchandising Planning department.

Coordinates regular meetings with stores for the purpose of reviewing business trends, providing input and assistance on technical areas.

Branding & Marketing Responsibilities

Establish marketing calendar and ensure effective usage of marketing dollar through right choice of platform for both Loyalty Management and non-Loyalty Management base.

To give clear brief to visual and operations team to ensure it is correctly interpreted in all stores.

To guide team/negotiate for and present through in-store animation of key launches/animations (at brands, vendor group, concept level).  This seeks to differentiate, create visibility for the stores and in turn creates top-of-mind recall and position Tangs as a favourable Beauty destination for shoppers.

To propose and evaluate new market opportunities based on International & Regional Consumer Trends.

Bring new market brands to stores and tangs.com with exclusive market rights

People Management

Collaborate transparently and proactively with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Operations, Store Design, Marketing Communications (Marcom), Loyalty Management, and Digital departments to ensure alignment and execution of merchandising strategies

Provide leadership that promotes teamwork and drives productivity

Any other duties which may be assigned by your immediate supervisor/manager from time to time

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Business, Retail Management, Merchandising, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in merchandising, retail planning, or category management, preferably in beauty or retail.

Strong commercial and analytical skills, with experience in sales, profitability, inventory management, and merchandise planning.

Good knowledge of merchandise strategies.

Experience in supplier management, negotiation, and brand development.

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.