[OTB Korea] Merchandising Specialist - Marni

About OTB Group
OTB is an international fashion group comprising the iconic, unconventional brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor&Rolf. It also controls the Staff International and Brave Kid companies and holds a stake in American brand Amiri. OTB – short for "Only The Brave" – believes in the possibility of pushing beyond the frontiers of fashion and style to support the creativity of international talents and express in full the innovative spirit and uncompromising courage of its founder and chairman, Renzo Rosso. With more than 6,000 employees worldwide, the Group is founded on a digital approach centred on the consumer, a concrete long-term commitment to the creation of a sustainable, technologically driven business, and close attention to social issues through the OTB Foundation.

Company Name: OTB Korea

Job Title : Merchandising Specialist – Marni

Report to : Merchandising Senior Specialist

Location : Seoul, Korea

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

[Performance Management]

• Analyze sales data and propose appropriate action plans
• Develop strategy for upcoming season based on market insights and new product initiatives
• Monitor products performance with target sell-through
• Frequent store visits to provide assistance and feedback
• Liaise with commercial team at local (Retail, VM, MKT) to develop the actions
• Liaise with HQ to report the performance
• Review delivery with logistics to manage stock status and sales performance

[Buying]

• Select seasonal merchandise and plan product assortment for all categories
• Support Merchandising Senior Specialist during seasonal buying sessions
• Input seasonal order quantities in buying system tool
• Provide Collection feedback report to HQ

[Stock Management]      

• Allocate seasonal stock by door based on sales analysis
• Oversee store transfer for rebalancing inventory in order to support sales
• Manage store stock and sales by taking charge of returns and replenishment

[Training]

• Train store staff regarding seasonal merchandise
• Provide merchandise books, product maps for each season

Qualification:

• BA degree or above with relevant major preferred
• Min. 5 years of merchandise planning or related experience with direct open-to-buy experience strongly preferred
• Understanding fashion basic knowledge in Luxury market
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and MS Office

How to Apply?

• Email to sunny_bang@otb.net
• Submit your CV in both Korean and English
• Include Position Title “MD Specialist” in the subject of the e-mail

Recruitment Process :

Application > 1st Interview(HR) > 2nd Interview(MD) > Offer

Remark:

• Interviews will be notified individually to those who pass the application screening.
• If the contents of the application form are different from the facts or if proof is impossible, admission may be cancelled, or regular disadvantages may occur.
• Job Posting closes as soon as the recruitment is complete, so please apply quickly if you are interested.

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