Merchandising Director, Greater China

MAIN RESPONSIBILITES?

We are looking for a Merchandising Director to join Pandora China. As the Cluster functional leader, she/he will be responsible for managing the business planning to achieve financial objectives as well as to build brand story. At the same time, she/he will be fully responsible for the availability of the product across channels to make sure our demand is fully met from global supply.
 

• Partner with Cluster GM to develop business plan and merchandising strategies.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure integration of business and merchandising plan to achieve company’s targets or other relevant strategic goals.
• Work closely with Marketing and Commercial partners to define product activities, promotions and react on current trading.
• Partner with Finance and Commercial partners on driving business initiatives.
• Lead MFP team to work out overall merchandising financial planning strategy, category merchandise planning, open to buy, promotion planning, trade action and stock management.
• Responsible for OTB alignment. Lead AP team to work out the assortment forecast & planning, and new collection plans across all channels (offline O&O, eCom, Disney and TR)
• Oversee Merchandising cycle from range building, forecasting, pricing, sell-in and reordering, distribution, inventory management, and sell-through monitoring to meet all KPI’s.
• Give input to Demand Planning and Inventory Team to ensure the right demand needs towards supply chain
• Monitor & verify seasonal buy, replenishment, and store opening orders
• Lead competitive analysis, trend forecast, pricing structure, and consumer insights to influence the global product assortment to build the right product mix.
• Provide regular product insights to the management team to ensure competitiveness in the market
• Build an effective Merchandising process that enhance brand value to the business and end consumers
• Aligned with regional requirement and implement a reporting structure that monitor key business performance indicators
• Lead 3 direct reports (15+ team members in total)

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in a Senior Buying/Merchandise role, preferably in jewelry/fashion/beauty with strong feeling for product and customer
• Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal skills, influence skills with an ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Advanced analytical skills: Experience of preparing reports, analyze data and understanding figures with high attention to detail
• Flexible work ethic and to perform last-minute, self-starter and able to multi-task & work under pressure
• Bachelor’s degree holder in business, marketing, fashion or related disciplines
• Excellent command in spoken and written English & Chinese
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point, knowledge of OTB applications and replenishment and demand planning solutions
• Effectively coach, motivate, and inspire the team

WHAT'S EXPECTING YOU?

•    An internationally successful company
•    Flat hierarchy
•    Competitive compensation package 

•    An highly motivated team
•    A modern workplace at the heart of SHANGHAI
•    Can-Do-Attitude
•    Personal and professional development through regular e-learning modules

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!
We hope that we have answered all your questions and you now feel confident applying for this position via our online application platform. If you see yourself in this role and would like to become a part of the Pandoras future please do not hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!