Job title: Merchandising Assistant - Greater China Outlet

Reports to: Merchandising Manager - Greater China Outlet

Job Purpose

The Merchandising assistant will form an integral part of the outlet merchandising team by supporting the merchandise manager with all daily buying functions. The ideal candidate will have previous buying experience within merchandising or retail, the ability to multitask, capability to work in Chinese and English, proficiency in MS Excel, as well as exceptional team working skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and manage various weekly report templates to be utilized for merchandise analysis  

• Pull requested reporting for merchandise manager in an accurate and timely manner

• Take an active role in analyzing sales trends, style selling and stock levels

• Manage marketing sample process by requesting styles and ensuring it is shot and advertised correctly 

• Create selling guides with pertinent style information to be shared with retail team

• Proactively manage shipping of goods and alert merchandise manager of any irregularities

• Autonomously manage and update various ticket and pricing files   

• Assist merchandise manager with communication to retail, logistics, visual merchandising, marketing, global headquarters, finance, and full price teams 

• Complete store visit templates for merchandise manager before scheduled visits

• Assist with formatting and editing of PowerPoint presentations for various meetings

• Support the merchandise manager with any translations needs during meetings or in emails etc.

• Print, file and organize all pertinent documents and document folders for the outlet team

• Work closely with the merchandise manager on any other ad hoc duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Previous buying experience at a mid to large sized company

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power point

• Fluent in Chinese and English

• Commercial awareness with a keen interest in the fashion retail industry

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Excellent organizational skills. Must be detail oriented

• Ability to work flexible hours and have urgency in what they accomplish