Merchandising Manager, Samsonite, Asia

Join to apply for the Merchandising Manager, Samsonite, Asia role at Samsonite Group APAC & Middle East . Who we are: Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories, combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America through our company-operated retail stores, websites, and a variety of retail partners. Job Description: This role leads to one of the most exciting growth engines for our brand. Complete category strategy and assortment plans Lead the Beyond-Travel category — shaping brand strategy and driving projects that will define the brand's future growth. Work closely with design and product development teams to create compelling new products that truly resonate with Asian consumers. Curate the Asia product assortment through close collaboration with the global team, ensuring local relevance and brand coherence. Provide strategic guidance on assortment and inventory planning to maximize commercial performance and brand impact. Work with logistics and planning at distribution decisions. Review existing and new product categories to strengthen single brand equity and enhance NOS. Explore new features and inspiration opportunities to launch in products. Ensure category portfolio and architecture are well managed regionally and locally. Fully support markets to capture business opportunities. Work with local markets and collect feedback for consumer needs and expectations on the brand and products through an integrated communication channel. Ensure product strategy and create roadmap to show how we plan to improve business performance. Continuously stay alert to market trend and competitive landscape. Ensure product strategy and pipeline can cope with the shifting market trend and improve business performance. Improve product merchandising across region. Work closely with local markets to ensure effective implementation and identify opportunities. APAC markets intelligence Keep an eye on competition; ensure the brand is competitive vs. competition in all aspects and increase market share. Strategize overall brand development and implement effective plans to grow the brand in a desirable direction to strive for commercial success. Driving brand's financial KPIs Work with local teams to drive the common financial goals of the brand or category. Monitor overall inventory levels and sell‐through and net‐in performance of countries to plan and forecast. Cross countries / departments partnership Regularly keep in touch and gather feedback from local offices, monitor status and effectiveness of implementation, and work on solutions for any gaps. Provide day-to-day enquiries from local offices. Job Experience & Qualifications Education University degree or above in business, marketing or other related field. Experience Requirements Minimum of 8 years merchandising/sales/marketing related experience with international brands. Strong negotiation and influencing experience and skills. Strong planning and organizing and good sense of project management. A team player with a can‐do attitude. Mobility / Travel Occasional travel may be required. Computer Skills Hands‐on user of Microsoft Office; strong Excel analysis skills; SAP user preferable. Language Fluency in English written and spoken skills. Ability to read, write and speak in Mandarin is an advantage due to exposure to the Chinese market. Samsonite is an equal‐opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates without consideration of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or family situation. We actively cultivate a diverse workforce and promote inclusion in our workplaces. We hire based on merit and believe in selecting the best candidate for the job. People from all backgrounds, including those with special needs, are encouraged to apply. All information provided by candidates will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Unsuccessful applications will be destroyed upon completion of the recruitment process. About The Team Why you'll love working here Our employees matter. As a people‐focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based. Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long‐standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day. Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models. What We Value At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer; we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something brighter and to explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily. Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr