Retail Merchandising Senior Manager
Join Miu Miu in Tokyo as a Retail Merchandising Senior Manager. Drive regional strategies in a dynamic luxury fashion environment with the Prada Group.
Overview
Miu Miu, a prestigious brand under the Prada Group, exemplifies a commitment to luxury and innovation. The Prada Group, established in 1913 in Italy, is a global leader in the luxury sector, operating in over 45 countries with renowned brands such as Prada, Versace, and Church’s. With a diverse workforce representing over 100 nationalities, the Group is dedicated to excellence and forward-thinking in fashion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Implement and adapt the worldwide buying strategy to regional market specifics and priorities.
- Ensure regional coordination of brand image through strategic buying decisions.
- Align regional buying choices with global product strategies to maximize potential.
- Oversee special projects during buying campaigns, including capsules and unique collections.
- Monitor and revise Carry Over proposals with localized strategies for optimal performance.
- Collaborate with regional functions on launches, store openings, and events.
- Analyze and strategize in-season assortments to optimize store performance.
- Manage regional stock across retail and e-commerce channels.
- Rationalize and monitor store assortments, balancing newness and carryover.
- Define stock distribution rules for new and carryover items.
- Coordinate reorders from corporate or other regions as needed.
- Work with corporate merchandising on merchandise assortment and buying execution.
- Conduct product training for regional teams before new season launches.
- Monitor sales and sell-through to optimize stock and boost sales.
- Review competitor pricing and business strategies.
- Provide qualitative business feedback to corporate merchandising.
- Coordinate with inventory planning on deliveries and newness allocation.
- Conduct regular store visits to gather client and product trend feedback.
- Share feedback with corporate teams to inform strategic decisions.
- Analyze stock levels and merchandise allocation for growth opportunities.
- Conduct regular store visits to clarify assortments and buying strategies.
- Collaborate with local teams to enhance product knowledge in stores.
- Work closely with visual merchandising and operations to monitor market trends.
- Highlight full potential opportunities per store with sales plans and forecasts.
- Conduct sales plan reviews with regional controlling teams.
- Evaluate sales potential by event and store to define category-level OTB splits.
- Provide strategic input for visual merchandising setups to boost performance.
- Collaborate with visual merchandising on new launch strategies.
- Share updates on carryover assortment and performance for display adjustments.
- Provide performance feedback to inform visual merchandising strategies.
Qualifications
- Experience in a retail environment with comprehensive knowledge of retail processes.
- Strong analytical abilities with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Proficiency in Excel and BI tools for performance monitoring.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in a retail environment, with a deep understanding of retail processes and procedures.
Benefits
The role offers the opportunity to work in a creative, international environment with a focus on professional growth and development. The Prada Group is committed to an inclusive workplace, providing equal opportunities and valuing diversity.
Culture
The Prada Group fosters a creative and international work environment, driven by curiosity and a pursuit of excellence. The company values talent and passion, promoting professional growth and inclusivity, ensuring a fair and respectful workplace for all.