Manager, Merchandising Planning

该职位来源于猎聘 Purpose

• The objective of this role is to support the Merchandising Director to maximize commercial opportunities though the effective management of inventory, driving sales through improved availability, mark down arrangement, and maximizing profit. Dimensions: Impact the job has on the business:

Support line manager to drive inventory management from a top-down point view to realize the effective product cycle thus to help achieve company commercial target Accountabilities: Planning：

• Lead annual, seasonal and channel OTB planning, aligning sales, intake, margin and closing-stock targets.
• Build merchandise buying calendars and translate commercial goals into receipt and inventory plans.
• Track sell-through, stock turn, months of supply (MOS), aging, ATP and availability.
• Partner with Finance on rolling stock forecasts, budget tracking and scenario updates.
• Lead MFO/OTS assortment and launch planning, including monthly focus-product priorities.
• Set markdown and discount strategy, review cadence and approval guidelines.
• Diagnose variance to plan and drive reorders, transfers, cancellations, markdowns and outlet flow.
• Align Retail and E-commerce promotion calendars with inventory capacity and product lifecycle.
• Maintain one view of sales, orders, receipts and stock; escalate risks and opportunities early. Operation：
• Coordinate POs, arrivals, allocation, transfers and channel order support across Greater China.
• Bridge Logistics and sales channels on defective-product issues and drive timely resolution.
• Manage Merchandising Operations and Customer Service; set priorities, routines and service standards. Key Performance Indicators:
• Execution on the discount guidelines from the business decision in all channels
• Weekly inventory status tracking report and follow-up with corrective actions
• Seasonal OTB and planning forecast tracking with analysis by channel and by product

Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Skills & Knowledge

• Computer literacy – Microsoft office
• Advanced skills in Excel, SAP, ERP and other ERP systems
• Fluent in English (R/W/S/L)
• Literacy with the internet
• Basic Financial and Business acumen
• Good analysis skills with format/template creation. Experience
• 8 years+ of Merchandising planning experience in retail with minimum 2-3 years in footwear category is a plus
• Functions in a global and matrix organization
• Advanced knowledge in Product Lifecycle and Inventory management

Competencies

• Strong Self-learning & self-development
• Team player
• Good interpersonal / communication skills
• Commercial awareness Additional information: Nature of stakeholder relationships:
• Sales team in Clarks China
• Marketing team Clarks China
• Supply Chain & Purchasing team, HQ Basic Problem-solving skills