Job Information
VF Corporation Senior Manager, Merchandising in Shanghai, China
Key Area of Responsibility:
Develop merchandising strategy to drive business growth
Plan the APAC strategy with global consistency and APAC market needs
Work with global team for seasonal product plan and GTM milestones
Be a strong advocate for APAC product needs (e.g. seasonal collaborations) to support business growth
Drive product efficiency and productivity, develop channel segmentation with key focus in China
Identify product and category opportunities based on consumer insights, market study and call-outs from business team
Manage APAC retail pricing structure and gross margin, closely monitor competitor’s pricing strategy and product performance
Support key distributors (Korea, Japan and Thailand) on product request (e.g. Japan Exclusive)
Analyze product performance for key learnings and plan for next season
Set the product assortment and strategy, work closely with Buying and Planning team for seasonal plan
Lead and coach Merchandising team, set individual and team goals, provide guidance and regular feedback to develop talent
Know-how and Competency Requirements
Minimum Relevant Experience:
_8 year(s)
Minimum Supervisory Experience:
__4 year(s)
Minimum Academic Requirement:
Degree holder
Major Subject:
Business or related discipline
Required Written Language:
1: English
Required Oral Language:
1: English
Required Professional Qualification:
Education : Degree holder in Business or related discipline
Experience :
- Minimum 8 years of solid experience in merchandising
Others:
Excellent command of both written and spoken Chinese and English
Strong organization, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
Embrace the growth mindset, self-motivated, agile, result-oriented
Good team leader
R-20240724-0011
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