Running Lab Hiring! Full Time Brand Manager in Selangor - Ricebowl

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to Head of Brand, this role involves purchasing, merchandising, inventory management, and channel/ retail store management functions for the assigned brands. 

• Attend seasonal sales meetings and plan merchandise assortment with category mix and range planning based on OTB and historical data

• Selection of appropriate styles for order placement after buying presentation

• Coordinate with overseas and internal shipping departments on shipment schedule according to payment plan

• Execute allocation and manage consolidation of stocks

• Review inventory and analyse merchandise sell-through to propose action plans for slow-moving merchandise & future reorders

• Review weekly local replenishments to ensure requested orders are inline potential sell-through

• Propose promotional items to support marketing campaigns 

• Build strong rapport and open communication with the retail team

• Provide advice to create an optimal retail brand experience through VM change and regular store visits

• Analyse sales results and prepare management reports for monthly reporting

• Maintain data in the backend system to ensure all information is accurately & timely uploaded

• Conduct weekly warehouse visits to audit loose stock items/ageing stocks and propose an action plan

• Conduct store market visits to provide feedback to backend office on areas of improvement not limited to assigned brands

• Provide assistance on warranty claims where necessary

• Conduct market research to keep up-to-date on industry trends and competitors’ strategies

• Support in events and new shop openings

• Any other duties assigned.

• Focused in Malaysia but may have assigned brands responsibilities for Singapore & Malaysia

 Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a Buyer or Merchandising role.

• Proven ability in sales & order forecasting and inventory management for multiple brands.

• Background in sporting goods merchandising or active personal sports participation preferred

• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Analytical, organised and possess an eye for detail.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work individually as well as in a team environment.

• Able to work in a multiple stakeholders environment.

• This role may require travelling depending on requirements for assigned brands including to Singapore

• An interest in running / outdoor sports or an interest in learning the technical functional aspects of products would be an added advantage.
  

Interested candidates, please submit your updated resume indicating your current/last drawn and expected salary, notice period, and reason for leaving.