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Merchandising Supervisor - Fashion Brand

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
This role is responsible for seasonal buying and merchandise planning, including trend research, assortment strategy, style selection and OTB management across fashion and footwear categories. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to drive product launches, inventory productivity and commercial performance through data-driven merchandising decisions.
  • Shape product strategy and buying decisions with direct business impact.
  • Build expertise across trend forecasting, assortment planning and merchandising.

About Our Client

Our client is an international fashion retailer with a strong presence across Asia and global markets. Known for its trend-driven products and consumer-focused approach.

Job Description

  • Align with brand positioning, monitor fashion & footwear market dynamics, conduct trend research, and deliver category structure and seasonal merchandise planning.
  • Continuously monitor sell-through rate, consumer feedback and other key metrics, conduct market analysis, and optimize brand merchandise strategy, product planning and launch schedule.
  • Establish annual and quarterly merchandise plans, cooperate with cross-functional teams, and manage seasonal pricing, launch cycle, ordering and product go-live.
  • Participate in buying meetings and seasonal order fairs, make style selection decisions, and formulate order structure and merchandise assortment plans.
  • Manage OTB budget rationally, control procurement amount, SKU portfolio and inventory allocation to ensure stock performance.
  • Select market-oriented styles, define hero items, and dynamically adjust product allocation and portfolio based on sales data.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above with fluent English proficiency
  • 2-3 years of fashion brand buying experience; footwear category experience is highly preferred.
  • Passionate about fashion, highly trend-sensitive, with sharp market insight and trend judgment.
  • Good understanding of consumer behavior, with strong comprehension, responsiveness, communication skills and professional aesthetic.

What's on Offer

  • Clear ownership of buying decisions and direct impact on category performance.
  • Strong career progression opportunities in merchandising and buying.
Contact
Yan Tian
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7142119
Phone number
+86 2160268068

Job summary

Function
Retail & Sourcing
Specialisation
Merchandise & Supply Chain
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Yan Tian
Consultant phone
+86 2160268068
Job Reference
JN-112026-7142119

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.