★Must be fluent in both Japanese and English ★ 

JOB TITLE:  Merchandiser (Leather Goods/Accessories)

REPORTING TO:  Supply Chain Senior Manager

LOCATION:           Tokyo Japan             

MDSC - Merchandising and Supply Chain collects, processes and master information and flows, in order to optimize resources usage and maximize client satisfaction & sales – with speed, transparency and agility.

MAIN PURPOSE

The Merchandiser at Cartier Japan will be responsible for the Merchandising activities for the category of his/her scope, by Store in order to optimize product availability with a short to mid-term view. The position will be involved in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, strategic and operational activities through Merchandising and Supply responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibility 1 – Demand and Supply Planning

1. Deliver the monthly sales forecast at the model level by network, in a realistic projection.

Adjust the forecast in collaboration with Marketing and in line with the Sales Channel’s strategy to achieve networks’ sales potential and company revenue for the rolling 12 months.

2. With deep understanding of the Replenishment model, define with Central Operations team the target for the market, and its seasonal evolution, based on the sales planning and local strategy
3. Elaborate new product launch planning and strategy, with Commercial & Marketing Teams.

Key responsibility 2 – Merchandising and Distribution Planning

1. Define and manage product assortment for all stores, based on their specificities at the reference level, in line with defined Stores typologies and predefined KPI. In line with HQ MD guideline and VM guideline to elevate product presentation and productivity.
2. Responsible for seasonal Buying for the category with deep understanding of the collection strategy, BTQ typology, BTQ capacity to meet category financial goals.
3. Plan and validate seasonal stock increase/decrease accordingly to the needs and annual events.
4. Work closely with Commercial Departments by suggesting strategic stock reallocation across networks based on current stock coverage and performance, in order to optimize resources usage and maximize sales
5. In case of new stores openings and renewals, work closely with the Central Merchandising Teams and Local Commercial Teams in order to define the zoning / layout and product mix, in line with the company strategy.

Key responsibility 3 – Reporting, Analysis & Projects  

1. Build robust analysis to identify sales opportunities, optimize stock allocation and identify quickly the trends and gaps (agility in analytics is key for this position)
2. Improve templates to increase speed, efficiency and accuracy in daily operations
3. Projects coordination

Key responsibility 5 – One team, innovation and learning

1. Seek opportunity to improve processes efficiency and simplification.
2. Share and acquire knowledge with the peers, to build efficient backup structure within the department, and collaborate proactively with cross functional teams.
3. Improve client experiences through better stores support with stock control among stores and warehouse.
4. Be required to learn business structure and business negotiation for client. Some fairs supports or frequent stores visits will be required to understand better clients and partners.

Required experience:

Technical skills / abilities: