📍Looking for talent with… 

• Good communication skills with a proven track-record of business partnering (English & Chinese) 
• Growth Mindset 
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising planning, sales management,  or related roles, preferably in the sports or footwear industry
• Expertise on excel is a must, ideally with vba, shopify & anaplan
• Passionate, self-motivated & proactive
• Eager to learn & grow with Barefoot Asia 
• Good team player with strong leadership skills
• Fluent in written & spoken english & cantonese 
• Love Barefoot lifestyle 

The role will be responsible for developing and executing the strategy for our multi-brand footwear store. This role involves analyzing market trends, managing inventory levels & warehouse, and optimizing product assortments to maximize sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams, including, marketing, finance and operations, to ensure a cohesive and effective merchandising approach.

📍Duties & responsibilities

• Provide weekly/monthly merchandising analysis on sell-through, sales trends, excess opportunities, or potential risk, then react accordingly. Making sure that business KPI is on track
• Assemble & execute strategic plans for seasonal brand assortment and OTB in order to meet the  business objective
• Lead the process of communicating and then validating sales plans in order to commit to the OTB
• Liaise with brands & distributors on order placing efficiency and ensure appropriate levels of stock of designated product categories are maintained
• Analyze and collaborate with store managers on ways to maximize opportunities, report on and monitor deliveries , escalate delivery delays to business
• Focus on trends that can drive better decision making, improve lead times and forecast accuracy
• Take responsibility for the regular updates to monthly best estimates across all categories, working in close collaboration with both store & finance teams
• Act as a strong business partner to the store team & marketing team during each buying session, setting up and challenging sales plans for each seasons
• Ensure product arrive to store timely based on launch plan
• Monitor inventory levels & turnover rates, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory
• Developing new brands, negotiating w/ vendors, brands & distributors to maximize the margin of profit according to the business needs 
• Prepare and present reports on sales performance, inventory levels, and merchandising effectiveness to senior management
• Assist in managing the merchandising budget, ensuring all activities are cost-effective and aligned with financial targets
• Produce accurate sales forecasts using a process of continuous improvement to improve results*

📍Skills

• Strong organizational & multitasking abilities
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Creative thinking & problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of current sports / footwear trends & consumer behavior

📍Other details

• Full-time role
• 90% remote working 
• Flexible working hours 
• Salary
• Assistant Merchandising Manager (HK$280K - 420K annually & performance-based bonuses)
• Merchandising Manager (HK$360K - 650K annually & performance-based bonuses)
• Employee discounts on footwear products
• Direct report to Operation Director

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