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Company Background

Hafina is a lingerie and breasts healthcare company that specializes in providing customers with one-on-one professional services to shape the perfect body shape and create sales products that are suitable for the customers. Our sales not only provide personalized breast care according to the needs of customers, but also provide different breast beauty solutions to enable every woman to have a unique body charm. Therefore, we sincerely invite interested applicants to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Experience in women's, market / products is a must (such as lingerie / skincare / personal care)
• Formulate & execute product developments and portfolios plan in matching the demand or operational needs, authorize payments, and ensure items meet company quality standards.
• Lead the product development process from research and analyze market trends, sales data, and customer feedback to predict future demands and identify profitable opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery schedules, and may create or approve contractual agreements.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking, working with the inventory management team to resolve issues.
• Work within established budgets, analyze past buying trends, and evaluate the value and yield of merchandise to make sound financial decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align product strategy with overall marketing and business objectives
• Provide timely product evaluations and participate in judging panels
• Handle ad-hoc assignments and other duties

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in buying areas, preferably from apparel, or skincare, or personal care service / product sector.  More experience will consider as assistant manager or manager.
• Degree or above in fashion or textile retailing, purchasing, supply Chain or related business management fields.
• Result-driven mindset, strong business acumen with a detail-oriented and proactive approach
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a proven buying track record
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good at both written and spoken English, Chinese & Cantonese
• Proficiency in MS Excel, good command of written and spoken English, Chinese & Cantonese
• Energetic, team-oriented, and capable of multitasking effectively under pressure
• Business trips to overseas is required if in need
• Priority to the person work in immediately

Purpose of Position

• We are seeking a Merchandise Planning Assistant to join our Product Lifecycle Management team. The chosen candidate will support data maintenance and reporting, sales data analysis, demand forecasting to optimize product assortment and inventory levels for all sales channels. This role will help ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand.

Job Description

• Compiling data from different data sources and systems.
• Maintain data integrity.
• Develop and execute comprehensive merchandise plans that align with financial goals and sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with country, retail, and marketplace teams to plan material replenishment to regional hubs and retail stores.
• Analyze sales performance and market trends to make inventory decisions.
• Validate and review the forecast to drive forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate with product development on new product introductions and product phase-outs.
• Support data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and new initiatives.

Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Merchandising, Retail Stock Allocation, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, or Product Management - FMCG and Retail experience is preferred.
• Experience with ERP & MRP systems.
• Experience with Business Intelligence Tools; Tableau experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel skills, including Macros and VBA.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Ability to clearly and effectively convey complex information.
• Passion for production and operations.
• Self-motivated, agile, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Purpose of Position

●    We are seeking a Merchandise Planning Assistant to join our Product Lifecycle Management team. The chosen candidate will support data maintenance and reporting, sales data analysis, demand forecasting to optimize product assortment and inventory levels for all sales channels. This role will help ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand.

Job Description

●    Compiling data from different data sources and systems.

●    Maintain data integrity.

●    Develop and execute comprehensive merchandise plans that align with financial goals and sales forecasts.

●    Collaborate with country, retail, and marketplace teams to plan material replenishment to regional hubs and retail stores.

●    Analyze sales performance and market trends to make inventory decisions.

●    Validate and review the forecast to drive forecast accuracy.

●    Coordinate with product development on new product introductions and product phase-outs.

●    Support data analysis, reporting, and presentations.

●    Assist with ad hoc projects and new initiatives.

Requirement

●    Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.

● year of experience in Merchandising, Retail Stock Allocation, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, or Product Management - FMCG and Retail experience is preferred.

●    Experience with ERP & MRP systems.

●    Experience with Business Intelligence Tools; Tableau experience is preferred.

●    Proficiency in Excel skills, including Macros and VBA.

●    Strong analytical skills.

●    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.

●    Ability to clearly and effectively convey complex information.

●    Passion for production and operations.

●    Self-motivated, agile, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

●   Fresh graduates with relevant intern experience will be considered

Our client is an iconic fashion brand that has made a significant mark in the world of apparel and accessories. Known for its minimalist aesthetic and innovative designs, they've successfully merged luxury with accessibility, appealing to a diverse clientele. With a strong emphasis on quality and modernity while offering a wide range of products, they are currently looking for a
Merchandising Planning Manager
to join the high performing team and make impact.

About the Team

Reporting to the team head, you will be an individual contributor while collaborating closely with other teammates to ensure the merchandise plan for the region speaks future trends in the direct retail and distribution channels. You will work alongside a group of passionate and energetic young talent in the retail sales & operations, wholesale, buying, marketing, and training teams.

About the Job

• Formulate a merchandise strategy for the Asia Pacific market by analyzing current business trends, anticipating future developments, and gathering insights from both direct operations and distribution partners.
• Work alongside global and regional teams to identify gaps in the product line and propose enhancements to better suit market needs.
• Evaluate seasonal collections against the merchandise strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Oversee annual and seasonal budgeting and inventory planning for each country.
• Create market presentations that detail product direction, style assortments, and pricing strategies.
• Assess sell-in and sell-through metrics at both regional and country levels, analyzing sales performance and inventory status.
• Provide essential product knowledge to retail operations, enhancing sales, service, and enthusiasm across retail channels.
• Maintain close communication with retail operations, wholesale partners, and other stakeholders to stay informed about buying trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights.
• Lead cross-functional team efforts toward achieving business and profitability goals, tracking progress and developing strategies to address challenges as they arise.
• Drive ongoing enhancements in merchandising systems and processes, including sales analysis, inventory management, and competitive intelligence, to optimize business performance.
• Guide and mentor a team of merchandisers at various levels, focusing on team development, coaching, and training.
• Cultivate a high-performing team environment by setting individual and collective performance goals, regularly monitoring progress, and providing constructive feedback.
• Anticipate and strategize for future organizational and business needs.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder with 10+ years of merchandise experience with at least 6 years of leadership experience
• Open to candidates from other retail background, but having the experience in apparel would have advantage
• APAC experience required
• Strong track record in driving business through merchandising strategies
• Proficient in English is required, additional language such as Chinese and Cantonese would have advantage
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Passionate in fashion retail and fashion branding
• Ability to travel 40% of the time

Interested parties, please apply directly with your most updated resume including your latest and expected salary package. Applicants who fail to provide the required information will be considered unsuccessful. Due to large volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, the application is considered unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular reports for business review to incorporate quantitative insights into promotional and pricing strategies and analyze current sales trend to make recommendations drive
• Review and understand the existing reports and tools. Work with cross functional teams to evolve and develop more effective reports, templates and tools.
• Manage the financial success by meeting sales, discount rate, gross margin, and inventory management goals.
• Formulate OTB (down to markets, division, and categories) by collaborating with HQ division head, market merchandising and finance to optimize sales with a thorough understanding of collections and trends
• Monitor OTB performance against sales forecasts, making data-driven adjustments to maximize inventory efficiency by making recommendation for current on orders and increase or reduction of potential future OTB
• Monitor in-season sales performance to plan, and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly/ monthly/ quarterly basis of markets, making data-driven adjustments to optimize current inventory and future on orders
• Analyze sales velocity and turnover rates to inform restocking and markdown strategies in real-time.
• Identify risks and opportunities with constant monitoring of business and economic environment and recommend strategies to achieve financial goals
• Collaborate with merchandising to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and business opportunities as well as aligning company goals and brand image
• Utilize quantitative analysis to determine optimal product mix, ensuring alignment with projected sales and GM target for each product performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 2-3 years' experience as Assistant Planning Manager level or equivalent
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates logical analysis and problem solving skills
• Ability or aptitude to learn technical applications/systems quickly
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Immediately available is preferred

Merchandiser / Merchandise Planning Coordinator / Assistant will support seasonal merchandise planning, showroom setup, and data-driven strategy execution for a premium fashion brand. This role offers a unique blend of analytical work and creative collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognized lifestyle brand known. With a strong presence across international markets, the company is expanding its merchandising team to support seasonal growth and strategic initiatives.

Description

• Supporting merchandise planning and procurement processes to meet business objectives.
• Collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery.
• Analyzing sales trends and market data to inform purchasing decisions.
• Preparing detailed reports and forecasts to support decision-making processes.
• Ensuring compliance with company standards and procurement policies.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion, Merchandising, or related field.
• At least 2 years experience in merchandising, planning, or supply chain management within the retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills; Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin.

Job Offer

• Join a globally recognized luxury brand.
• Flexible working hours.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in the retail industry.
• Opportunities to build expertise in procurement and supply chain management.

If you are ready to bring your skills to the next level in Hong Kong, we encourage you to apply for the Merchandiser / Merchandise Planning Coordinator / Assistant position today

MISSION

This role is responsible for managing the merchandise planning of assigned countries including Full Price, Outlet and E-Commerce, as well as offering support on analysis, reporting and inventory monitoring

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The position takes the lead in creating and presenting assigned countries' monthly OTB, setting up KPIs that include sales achievement, gross margin goals and inventory level targets. She/he works with multiple departments – Merchandising, Finance, Retail Operation, IT and CS&L, to understand the markets and to drive business strategies. The position also contributes to the weekly business review by identifying risks and by offering recommendations, which cover discount rates, promotion calendar, traffic, conversion, UPT, and VPT by store, region and channel.

The position also leads the Merchandise Planner who bases in China, covering initial allocations, A&R system parameters, HK hub support, seasonal changeovers, cross-markets stock transfers and price set-ups. The team ensure efficient stock turn over, identify inventory risks and offer/execute actions.

The position leverages outstanding analytical, qualitative and communication skills to perform merchandise analysis and overall inventory productivity for APAC countries:

• Incorporate buying guidance, financial targets, retail input and monthly sales forecast (18 months) into the planning system APTEAN-MFP. Provide relevant documents and reports monthly.
• Summarize between-channel stock transfers and evaluate financial impact and inventory flow.
• Support promotion proposals (by category or by SKU) and conduct profitability analysis.
• Project off-season stock level and recommend actions to liquidate aged inventory.
• Present open-to-buy (including store clusters) for both Full Price and Outlet campaigns.
• Offer frequent walk-throughs to advise business performance and suggestions.
• Analyze different promo schemes and impacts on discount, sell-through, profits etc.
• Maintain data and ensure consistency on Sell-In, SKU-master and various sales tracking reports

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Degree holder in relevant disciplines
• Qualified candidates will have a minimum 6 years of Merchandise Planning experience.
• Master in inventory management, as well as experience in managing promotions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL is necessary. Experience in MicroStrategy/BI Reporting, APTEAN-MFP
  Planning Software is a plus
• Strong ability to convert technical/complex ideas into presentable language that leads to audience's quick understanding and management's efficient decision-making.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin

SUMMARY

The position takes the lead in creating and presenting assigned countries' monthly OTB, setting up KPIs that include sales achievement, gross margin goals and inventory level targets. She/he works with multiple departments – Merchandising, Finance, Retail Operation, IT and CS&L, to understand the markets and to drive business strategies. The position also contributes to the weekly business review by identifying risks and by offering recommendations, which cover discount rates, promotion calendar, traffic, conversion, UPT, and VPT by store, region and channel.

The position also leads the Merchandise Planner who bases in China, covering initial allocations, A&R system parameters, HK hub support, seasonal changeovers, cross-markets stock transfers and price set-ups. The team ensures efficient stock turnover, identify inventory risks and offer/execute actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The position leverages outstanding analytical, qualitative and communication skills to perform merchandise analysis and overall inventory productivity for APAC countries:
• Incorporate buying guidance, financial targets, retail input and monthly sales forecast (18 months) into the planning system APTEAN-MFP. Provide relevant documents and reports monthly.
• Summarize between-channel stock transfers and evaluate financial impact and inventory flow.
• Support promotion proposals (by category or by SKU) and conduct profitability analysis.
• Project off-season stock level and recommend actions to liquidate aged inventory.
• Present open-to-buy (including store clusters) for both Full Price and Outlet campaigns.
• Offer frequent walk-throughs to advise business performance and suggestions.
• Analyze different promo schemes and impacts on discount, sell-through, profits etc.
• Maintain data and ensure consistency on Sell-In, SKU-master and various sales tracking reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree holder in relevant disciplines
• Qualified candidates will have a minimum 6 years of Merchandise Planning experiences
• Master in inventory management, as well as experience in managing promotions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL is necessary. Experience in MicroStrategy/BI Reporting, APTEAN-MFP Planning Software is a plus
• Strong ability to convert technical/complex ideas into presentable language that leads to audience's quick understanding and management's efficient decision-making.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin

We offer 5-day work week, medical scheme, dental plan, life medical, discretionary bonus and good career prospect to the right candidate. Interested parties please send your resume with expected salary by clicking " APPLY NOW" below.

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Position SummaryResponsible for preparing the OTB plan, including the financial KPIs: sell through, discount, inventory turn assumption, for the regional merchandising team to prepare seasonal buy and improve assortment productivity. Drive and manage an integrated and successful regional Buy management process that effectively supports brand profitability and business objectives. Monitor in season sales planning to make sure each category full year net sales are achieved.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities Of The Job

• Pre-season planning and analysis

• Lead the partnership with regional and country merchandising, planning and finance team to develop OTB according to buying strategy, financial target and historical analysis

• Conduct Seasonal OTB meetings with regional and country teams
• Follow up with country team to ensure the on-time execution
• Drive the initiatives throughout different function teams to follow the same calendar and process
• Drive assortment productivity
• Support Seasonal Buy Signoff process post market week

• Monitor actual vs OTB plan

• In-season planning and analysis

• Lead in the process to provide ongoing product and category performance and quantitative analysis

• Maintain and monitor of inventory plan and sales plan
• Understand seasonal approach and the relevant impact to business plan
• Working together with regional Merchandising team on in-season planning and analysis

• Support and coordinate the same analysis with country planning team to achieve the Asia Pacific level target

• Lead and drive the regional sales meetings with regional business partners

• Understand the current market trend and business needs

• Follow up on the latest issues and requirements
• Leverage the best practices between countries and coordinate the needs between markets and regional

CREATIVITY: Must possess a high degree of fashion aesthetic; interest in trends, lifestyles, competitors, and media. Support introduction of new ideas. Can work within the creative process effectively, and support bring ideas to realization.

TEAMWORK: Builds good working relationships; collaborates toward deadlines and deliverables. Able to communicate effectively across the team and organization; effectively works at long distances.

ORGANIZING: Works according to defined schedules and deadlines; takes direction well and able to work with high accountability; manages own work and tracks progress. Seeks out resources to get things done; able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented setting; interface with Global Product Kitchen, Merchandising and Supply Chain.

Functional Competencies

• Better and in-depth understanding business, merchandising and demand planning to drive potential incremental sales
• Ability to create detailed and analytical plan for informed business decision support

**Qualifications & Experience

Experience:**

• A minimum of 8 years' merchandising planning managerial experience in MNCs, preferably in the retail industry

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and self-motivation
• Knowledge of SAP systems - Demand & Supply Planning, Inventory management, Sales & Distribution & Purchasing
• Computer skills with databases and spreadsheet programs
• Proven written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably with other Asian languages/ Mandarin Chinese
• Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict and multiple priorities
• Possess and utilize team concept, presentation skills, resolution skills and the ability to encourage others to develop and implement adequate solutions to business issues, be a great communicator.

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