50 Senior Merchandising Manager jobs in Singapore

About the Role

You will oversee product planning, purchasing, inventory management and demand forecasting for both direct retail and other distribution channels. This is a key role that connects our global brand with local market trends and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing goods for the Singapore market, including both direct sales and distribution business. Upon the arrival of goods, enter product information into company system
• Responsible for analysing market product data in Singapore. Collaborate with the relevant departments to continuously forecast demand
• Accountable for the accuracy of demand forecasting, including improvements and tracking of deviations
• Responsible for store replenishment from local warehouse to stores, ensuring no goods shortage in the store, as well as ensuring store sales can be aligned with merchandise plan
• Analyse unsalable inventory and develop plans for inventory reduction
• Communicate and collaborate with store operations, business, marketing and IP departments at HQ to coordinate resources in support of marketing or project needs
  Work with the headquarters team to complete other merchandise related tasks

About You

• Minimum 5 years experience in merchandise, buying or product management, ideally within the retail or FMCG industry
• Experience leading a team
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
• Excellent communicator and collaborator with strong attention to detail
• Fluent in English, proficiency in Chinese or familiarity with Chinese culture would be a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Team Management & Leadership

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of 25-30 merchandisers and promoters across islandwide

• Develop clear KPIs and ensure accountability through regular reviews and market audits.

• Recruit, train, and retain top merchandising and promoter talent.

• Retail Execution & Compliance

• Ensure planogram compliance, product availability, and in-store visibility standards.

• Drive flawless execution of spacebuys, promotions, and point-of-sale materials.

• Conduct regular store checks to ensure trade marketing activities are properly executed.

• Promotions & Activation Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute roadshows, GWP programs, and promoter-led sampling activities.

• Manage promoter schedules, training, and performance to ensure engaging consumer experiences.
• Ensure promotional inventory and premiums are well-managed and accounted for.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily field operations, route planning, and resource allocation.
• Implement productivity tools, trackers, and reporting systems to drive efficiency.
• Manage merchandising and activation spacebuy budgets effectively, optimizing cost-to-serve.

Requirement:

• Minimum 3 years of FMCG operations/merchandising/activation experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in managing both merchandising operations and consumer-facing activations (roadshows, GWP, sampling, promoters).
• Proven track record in people management, retail execution, and promotional event delivery for MT customers, esp FairPrice
• Collaborates closely with merchandisers and actively provides hands-on support in merchandising when needed

Job Description

About the Company

My client is a world-leading omni-channel prestige beauty retailer, part of a renowned global luxury group. For over five decades, they have been at the forefront of beauty retail innovation, consistently challenging conventions and redefining industry standards. With a extensive network of points of sale across more than 30 markets worldwide, we empower customers to explore, experiment, and express their unique beauty identity.

Our Asia regional headquarters manages omni-channel operations across multiple markets, driving growth through innovative product curation, digital excellence, and exceptional customer experiences. They are committed to building diverse, talented teams that can help us shape the future of beauty retail in the region.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Merchandising Manager for a 3-month contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to regional category strategy and play a key part in shaping the beauty landscape across Asia. You will support senior leadership in driving merchandising excellence, from global brand management to incubating emerging beauty brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Execution: Support the Asia Merchandising Director in developing and implementing category strategies for the region, ensuring alignment with global objectives while addressing regional requirements
• Global Brand Management: Collaborate with international brands to ensure smooth operational execution across Asian markets, addressing logistical and market-specific challenges
• Brand Sourcing & Incubation: Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and incubating emerging Asian beauty brands to enhance product assortment and drive innovation
• Business Analytics: Conduct deep-dive analysis on category performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement across markets
• Budget Management: Support oversight of the merchandising budget, ensuring responsible allocation and tracking of investments
• Strategic Support: Assist senior leadership in preparing for strategic meetings, including data analysis, presentation preparation, and insights development
• Product Planning: Support the development of product development and marketing calendars aligned with market trends and consumer preferences

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in merchandising, buying, brand sourcing, or category management, preferably within beauty or retail
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in an Asian language is advantageous for regional collaboration

This position offers the opportunity to work with a prestigious beauty retailer and gain valuable regional experience. Successful candidates will have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects during the contract period.

Interested candidate please click "APPLY" to begin your job search journey and submit your CV.

PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd
• RCB No. E
• EA License No. 01C4394

R (CHNG JINGWEI)

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Store VM Teams deliver all company Visual Merchandising/ Brand policies to an excellent standard
• Plan and execute seasonal store layouts effectively, lead & support the VM Team(s) to deliver layout grid.
• Use commercial information as the basis for decision making e.g. proportionality, space management & sales
• Access key business information e.g. sales information, store & company best sellers, weekly Selling & Marketing news & identify potential sales opportunities
• Have a good understanding of the brand customer profile & how it may differ slightly between stores in order to draw traffic, maximize selling opportunities and in-line with market trend
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of equipment & ensure its correct usage
• Understand & manage the décor process including its ordering, printing & correct implementation
• Regularly review the competition, feedback & take action on the results to drive sales
• Ensure corporate initiatives are implemented by VM Team effectively
• Identify & recruit required VM resources to deliver objectives
• Identify development needs & coach VM Supervisors to deliver a high level of visual merchandising "on brand"
• Proficient in the fast-paced environment of retail operations and VM Team collaborations to maintain a high visual standard and adapt to the business's requirements
• Confident on people development and maximize the talent and skills to leverage the Visual standard and business driven environment
• Communicate effectively and to foster good relationship with store team and support office team.
• Develop annual VM plan which in line with corporate direction and meeting local business objectives e.g. plan & manage new store openings & modernizations
• Manage 3rd Party Contractors & know when/how to escalate when necessary
• Manage resources effectively including budget planning and expenses on VM budget
• All other responsibilities as assigned by line manager and/or Management

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• 8+ years' work experience with 2-3 years in managerial positions in in-house Visual Merchandising, preferably in international fashion retailer
• Motivated, organised and detail-oriented; able to work independently
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising concepts and the retail environment
• Strong decision-making to balance visual merchandising and commercial requirements to achieve business goals
• Job-specific skills: creative with strong artistic and fashion sense, sound knowledge of graphic design and familiar with MAC (Corel draw, Photoshop, Illustrator) applications, strong communication and interpersonal skills, planning and organization for managing process and resources, prioritization in delivering team objectives under tight deadline

ROLE

This position is key in ensuring that all retail stores within the South East Asia and Oceania region have the appropriate product assortment, at the right timing, in order to optimize the sales and project the brand image and strategy from the allocations, replenishments and all stock operations. The successful hire will also assist the General Merchandising Manager in the buying and planning of the collections and delivering the relevant product training within the region.

MISSION

• Responsible for merchandise: style selection, quantity decision, distribution, allocation schedule, stock management, replenishment order and product training
• Perform sales analysis including competitors analysis
• Prepare and present budget, forecast, and monthly business reviews with headquarters
• Regularly report and analyse the sales performance, merchandise mix, inventory situations, and other key business issues, etc.
• Manage pricing strategy and gross margin to secure profitability, in alignment with retail strategy and meeting local objectives and targets, keeping in line with market positioning
• Work closely with Operations, Communications and Visual Merchandising in monitoring the implementation quality & overall effectiveness and sell-thru of merchandises
• Collaborate with regional Merchandising team in providing feedback on products, consumers trends & response
• Provide product knowledge training store on seasonal basis, communicate effectively and timely with the Retail managers and all stores to facilitate selling staff to do effective selling
• Work closely with the Retail Managers to formulate and implement all the seasonal buying strategies and Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets to achieve the business objectives for the markets

PROFILE

• Minimum 8 years in Merchandising with RTW experience
• Prior experience with Retail/Luxury MNC preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong business sense and ability to dig deep to understand the business performance drivers
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills
• Hands-on and self-motivated
• Resilience under pressure and adaptive to changes
• Proficient MS Office skills.
• High frequency of travelling is required

Job Description

• Source for new products.
• Responsible for product categories allocation.
• Plan merchandise assortment considering category mix and range planning.
• Analyse product pricing strategies and their impact on sales and margins.
• Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations with supplier.
• Liaise with suppliers on promotional activities and prompt delivery of stocks.
• Develop strategies to manage slow-moving products and optimize sell-through rates.
• Develop accurate sales and profit forecasts, and effectively manage budgets to support strategic business objectives.
• Ensure timely replenishment of best-selling items to meet customer demand.
• Manage inventory levels effectively by tracking stock movement, identifying potential stockouts, and optimizing inventory turnover.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders across different departments to execute the promotion strategies in alignment with the product launches.
• Review and analyze sales reports to identify trends, identify areas for improvement, and develop and recommend strategic initiatives to enhance sales performance.
• Conduct market research to stay current with the market trend and competitor strategies.
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure that Company's merchandising standards are met.
• Plan and execute store promotions for renovations, openings, and closures, managing Back to School (BTS) orders for stores, and supporting offsite events, new store setups to ensure smooth retail operations.
• Assist in Events and Campaigns.
• Assist with merchandising related administrative duties.
• Perform any related duties assigned by the Reporting Officer as it deems fit.

Requirement

• Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or relevant fields.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in similar capacity and with proven track record of category management in retail.
• Knowledge of SAP will be added advantage.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Store VM Teams deliver all company Visual Merchandising/ Brand policies to an excellent standard
• Plan and execute seasonal store layouts effectively, lead & support the VM Team(s) to deliver layout grid.
• Use commercial information as the basis for decision making e.g. proportionality, space management & sales
• Access key business information e.g. sales information, store & company best sellers, weekly Selling & Marketing news & identify potential sales opportunities
• Have a good understanding of the brand customer profile & how it may differ slightly between stores in order to draw traffic, maximize selling opportunities and in-line with market trend
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of equipment & ensure its correct usage
• Understand & manage the décor process including its ordering, printing & correct implementation
• Regularly review the competition, feedback & take action on the results to drive sales
• Ensure corporate initiatives are implemented by VM Team effectively
• Identify & recruit required VM resources to deliver objectives
• Identify development needs & coach VM Supervisors to deliver a high level of visual merchandising "on brand"
• Proficient in the fast-paced environment of retail operations and VM Team collaborations to maintain a high visual standard and adapt to the business's requirements
• Confident on people development and maximize the talent and skills to leverage the Visual standard and business driven environment
• Communicate effectively and to foster good relationship with store team and support office team.
• Develop annual VM plan which in line with corporate direction and meeting local business objectives e.g. plan & manage new store openings & modernizations
• Manage 3rd Party Contractors & know when/how to escalate when necessary
• Manage resources effectively including budget planning and expenses on VM budget
• All other responsibilities as assigned by line manager and/or Management

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• 8+ years' work experience with 2-3 years in managerial positions in in-house Visual Merchandising, preferably in international fashion retailer
• Motivated, organised and detail-oriented; able to work independently
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising concepts and the retail environment
• Strong decision-making to balance visual merchandising and commercial requirements to achieve business goals
• Job-specific skills: creative with strong artistic and fashion sense, sound knowledge of graphic design and familiar with MAC (Corel draw, Photoshop, Illustrator) applications, strong communication and interpersonal skills, planning and organization for managing process and resources, prioritization in delivering team objectives under tight deadline

ROLE

This position is key in ensuring that all retail stores within the South East Asia and Oceania region have the appropriate product assortment, at the right timing, in order to optimize the sales and project the brand image and strategy from the allocations, replenishments and all stock operations. The successful hire will also assist the General Merchandising Manager in the buying and planning of the collections and delivering the relevant product training within the region.

MISSION

• Responsible for merchandise: style selection, quantity decision, distribution, allocation schedule, stock management, replenishment order and product training
• Perform sales analysis including competitors analysis
• Prepare and present budget, forecast, and monthly business reviews with headquarters
• Regularly report and analyse the sales performance, merchandise mix, inventory situations, and other key business issues, etc.
• Manage pricing strategy and gross margin to secure profitability, in alignment with retail strategy and meeting local objectives and targets, keeping in line with market positioning
• Work closely with Operations, Communications and Visual Merchandising in monitoring the implementation quality & overall effectiveness and sell-thru of merchandises
• Collaborate with regional Merchandising team in providing feedback on products, consumers trends & response
• Provide product knowledge training store on seasonal basis, communicate effectively and timely with the Retail managers and all stores to facilitate selling staff to do effective selling
• Work closely with the Retail Managers to formulate and implement all the seasonal buying strategies and Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets to achieve the business objectives for the markets

PROFILE

• Minimum 8 years in Merchandising with RTW experience
• Prior experience with Retail/Luxury MNC preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong business sense and ability to dig deep to understand the business performance drivers
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills
• Hands-on and self-motivated
• Resilience under pressure and adaptive to changes
• Proficient MS Office skills.
• High frequency of travelling is required

ROLE

This position is key in ensuring that all retail stores within the South East Asia and Oceania region have the appropriate product assortment, at the right timing, in order to optimize the sales and project the brand image and strategy from the allocations, replenishments and all stock operations. The successful hire will also assist the General Merchandising Manager in the buying and planning of the collections and delivering the relevant product training within the region.

MISSION

• Responsible for merchandise: style selection, quantity decision, distribution, allocation schedule, stock management, replenishment order and product training
• Perform sales analysis including competitors analysis
• Prepare and present budget, forecast, and monthly business reviews with headquarters
• Regularly report and analyse the sales performance, merchandise mix, inventory situations, and other key business issues, etc.
• Manage pricing strategy and gross margin to secure profitability, in alignment with retail strategy and meeting local objectives and targets, keeping in line with market positioning
• Work closely with Operations, Communications and Visual Merchandising in monitoring the implementation quality & overall effectiveness and sell-thru of merchandises
• Collaborate with regional Merchandising team in providing feedback on products, consumers trends & response
• Provide product knowledge training store on seasonal basis, communicate effectively and timely with the Retail managers and all stores to facilitate selling staff to do effective selling
• Work closely with the Retail Managers to formulate and implement all the seasonal buying strategies and Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets to achieve the business objectives for the markets

PROFILE

• Minimum 8 years in Merchandising with RTW experience
• Prior experience with Retail/Luxury MNC preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong business sense and ability to dig deep to understand the business performance drivers
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills
• Hands-on and self-motivated
• Resilience under pressure and adaptive to changes
• Proficient MS Office skills.
• High frequency of travelling is required