Merchandise Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Merchandise Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• International luxury brand
• Melbourne CBD office location
• Career succession opportunities

Job Summary

A fantastic opening for a commercially minded Merchandiser who is forward thinking and obsessed with global, luxury accessory trends to manage all aspects of product assortment across our retail stores.

This role is critical for the continued growth and success of the Furla brand in Australia and presents an incredibly exciting opportunity!

About Furla

Founded in 1927 in Bologna by the Furlanetto family, Furla is a brand with a strong international presence. A key player in the global leather goods and accessories market, Furla's design philosophy considers innovative manufacturing techniques while remaining loyal to traditional Italian methods of art and design.

From London to Tokyo, New York to Singapore, Furla's style is contemporary and elegant, delivering unique, versatile and timeless pieces not dissimilar to the customer experience we strive to deliver through our talented and dedicated teams.

About the role

As the Merchandise Manager you will be accountable for managing all aspects of the OTB process to maximise the sell-through of a carefully curated product range that is enticing and relevant to the Australian market.

You will be responsible for establishing a productive and transparent relationship with our Italian team. Creating and maintaining process documentation, tools and timeline integration are all key objectives of this role.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Attend Group collection buys each season to select merchandise that will result in maximum profits
• Perform In-season analysis & respond – generate weekly and monthly Retail Merchandise reports
• Analyse stock turn and consolidate merchandise within or between markets, according to needs
• Assist in developing end of season sale strategy
• Work with Furla Italy/HQ to develop the right strategy for product lines and categories to maximize sales and profitability
• Conduct comprehensive analysis, seasonal training, stock consolidations and reorders
• Implement corporate key projects in stores and markets through close collaboration with various functions like Retail, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising
• Prepare pre-buying reports e.g. SKU performance; Assist in building up collection. Update and align selection with OTB in terms of quantity and value
• Organize and transmit orders post-buy
• Coordinate on-stock movements & other merchandise factors – work with the logistics team to coordinate bulk transfers between countries
• Monitor shipment based on HQ guideline and business trend for each market shipment
• Communicate regularly with the warehouse team and stores to ensure products land according to the Merchandise Plan and Activity Planner

Who we’re looking for

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and results oriented Merchandise professional to improve our internal processes and play an important role in the growth of our brand in Australia.

Key skills, experience and qualities we’re looking for include:

• 3 + years’ experience in a similar role within the Fashion Retail industry; previous experience in a multinational organization is highly desirable
• Proven track-record of successful product selection that results in exceptional sell-through results and profitability for the brand
• Preparing and communicating all product information to maximise our retail teams’ product knowledge
• Proven leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Analytical, problem solving skills and effectively manages multiple priorities
• A focused and capable manager who will work strategically to achieve success
• Confidence and the ability to influence across a variety of levels and stakeholders in the business 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding relationship building skills and easily develops trust
• A clear thinker and a strong leader; someone who works well in a collaborative setting yet will take initiative and drive results independently
• Someone who presents incredibly well and is impeccably groomed in order to reflect our brand image and be a brand ambassador

What’s on offer?

• A competitive annual salary 
• A generous seasonal merchandise allowance
• Career development and advancement opportunities

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of something truly special. Help grow the Furla Australia brand and genuinely add value to the journey!

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