Job Description

As the Regional Concept Merchandiser, you will set the strategy and drive the selling of your concept throughout APAC region. You are responsible for allocation and replenishment of the concept and elevate sustainable growth in stores.

The Regional Concept Merchandiser reports to the Head of Merchandising APAC in Singapore.

What you will do:

Set and drive an assortment strategy that creates sales net growth for the APAC markets.Co-create with the Buying/VM/Marketing Team on selling potentials, as well as opportunities and threats.Provide constant and structured feedback to buying office in London to secure relevant assortment for the region based on market tendency, competitor analysis, fashion level.Participate in quarterly buying and ranking meetings for the region to optimize assortment strategy.Drive selling and profit for the region through securing a strong regional commercial plan to drive your merchandising strategy.Establish and drive the commercial priority of key products, garment groups, and beliefs towards the Market Merchandiser.Travel within the region to identify selling potentials with local teams.

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

What you need to succeed

Several years experience within merchandising with a proven record of achieving results.Excellent data analysis skills and the ability to decide sales driving actions based on the results.Fashion awareness & competitive landscape knowledge with a keen interest in the product.Ability to influence, provide feedback, challenge and speak confidently in front of an audience.Ability to take initiative and ownership to plan, organize and make decisions.Advance level in Excel.Excellent awareness of competitor activities.Ability to work at a fast pace and in an everchanging environment.Ability to travel 30% of the time.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Singapore (Or China).

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this colleagues also receive

18 days Annual leaveGroup Term Life AssuranceGroup Hospital & Surgical InsuranceGroup Outpatient Medical Rider (GP & Specialist)$500 outpatient dental riderOutpatient Specialist Mental Wellness

 

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. 

Company Description

About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

 

In this role you will have some flexibility to work remotely however due to the high level of cross department collaborations much of your time will be spent in our amazing office in Singapore.

 

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

 

Please note this position is offered on a local contract, therefore you should have the legal right to work in Singapore before applying. Other candidates are welcome to register their interest and we will keep you in mind for future opportunities.

 

We are looking forward to hearing from you!