Job description for Staff Merchandiser at PT. Niaga Aneka Mode
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement buying and merchandising strategies for assigned product categories.
- Analyze fashion trends, customer behavior, and sales performance to support purchasing decisions.
- Plan and control OTB / Open To Buy (Sales, Margin, Inventory) to ensure business targets are met.
- Lead, manage, and develop the Buyer/Merchandising team, including task allocation, performance monitoring, and coaching.
- Coordinate and negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing, quantities, product quality, and delivery timelines.
- Manage product assortment, range planning, and stock allocation across stores.
- Monitor stock movement, sell-through, and aging stock, and define strategies for markdowns, promotions, and clearance.
- Collaborate with design, marketing, and operations teams to ensure product alignment with brand direction.
- Resolve issues related to purchasing, inventory, and supply chain in an effective and timely manner.
- Prepare buying reports, sales analysis, and team performance evaluations for management review.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Buyer or Merchandiser in the fashion retail industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Business, Management, or a related field.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, manage, and motivate a team.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills.
- Strong passion and understanding of fashion trends, colors, materials, and product details.
- Experience handling fashion categories such as apparel, accessories, or footwear.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong sensitivity to product presentation and quality.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage sales targets, margins, and inventory effectively.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Resilient, target-driven, and able to perform well under pressure.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written (Mandarin proficiency is a plus).
- Willing to be based in Surabaya.
