About the role
Objective The position is responsible for assisting in category planning, vendor coordination, and inventory monitoring to help achieve gross margin goals and maintain a healthy sell-through rate of 60% or above.
Key Responsibilities Product Range Support:
- Assist in the development of brand strategy through research and analysis of target customers and market positioning.
- Support category planning activities by analyzing performance, trends, and sales potential.
- Contribute to the seasonal purchase strategy by leveraging reports and historical data shared by the planning/merchandising teams.
- Participate in store grading to align product assortments across diverse store types (e.g., premium vs. value-focused).
- Assist in developing procurement strategies for seasonal sales using historical product performance.
- Support pricing decisions through competitive benchmarking and market intelligence.
- Coordinate with principals and suppliers for procurement under the guidance of the Buyer.
Order Management
- Prepare and track procurement orders to ensure timely delivery in line with service level agreements and purchase plans.
- Monitor in-transit inventory to ensure smooth stock movement from supplier to warehouse.
Vendor Coordination
- Support the Buyer in maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant deliveries.
- Follow up on supplier performance, delivery timelines, and contractual adherence.
Store & Visual Merchandising
- Conduct store visits to monitor product displays and gather insights on product performance.
- Visit competitor stores for benchmarking and trend inspiration.
- Track stock levels and weeks of cover, raising alerts when stock adjustments are needed.
- Collaborate with store staff to collect feedback on customer preferences and product performance.
Market & Competition Awareness
- Stay updated on fashion trends and evolving customer preferences in local and international markets.
- Track competitor activities, product offerings, and pricing strategies to support informed buying decisions.
Desired Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in retail or merchandising, preferably within a fashion or lifestyle brand.
- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and basic ERP systems.
- Understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range planning, and trend analysis.
- Familiarity with market research, sales data interpretation, and forecasting techniques.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Retail Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
Questions, answered
Click "Apply with JobAssist" – we tailor your resume and application to this role and submit it for your approval.
Yes. This role at Apparel Group was screened before publishing – we confirmed the employer before listing it.
The employer didn't disclose a salary range for this listing. JobAssist shows pay whenever it's available.
This position can be done from anywhere, with no in-office requirement.
Yes – every application is tailored from your profile and this job's requirements, and you can review and edit before it's sent.