Support Buying team to deliver the right products, execute the seasonal buying strategies to achieve sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals through all channels. Proactively collaborate with cross-functional partners including planning, allocation and visual merchandising to gather key information in order to support merchandising team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support Manager with all buying related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, analyze customer buying patterns and upcoming fashion trend to make sure each buy is done properly
• Prepare regular sales reports with updated information on routine basis (weekly/monthly/ seasonally) & detailed market feedback
• Support in preparing seasonal product training with brand presentation and material translation
• Monitor closely the stock movement of individual shops, work closely with planning team to arrange inter-shop stocks transfers to maximize sales and optimize inventory
• Follow up on product quality issue handling
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to provide product information for supporting marketing campaigns and in-store activities
EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED
• Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related disciplines
• Prior buying background in high end fashion retail industry a plus
• A fast learner: System training in Epicor is required
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, detailed-minded and able to prioritize
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Strong fashion sense
• Independent and team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese Word Processing