Regional Head of Merchandising

Are you a visionary merchandising leader driven by a strong desire to achieve great results. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced merchandising professional to join our regional team in APAC as Regional Head of Merchandising. In this pivotal role, you’ll report directly to the Regional Managing Director and lead a team of 13 merchandisers and plannners to shape our retail strategy, optimize inventory, and elevate the customer experience.

**Location**: Singapore

What you will do:

- Develop and execute merchandising strategies aligned with business goals. Drive product assortment planning, pricing, and stock management for both our online and physical stores.
- Identify quantitative selling opportunities & future potentials to drive growth
- Influence the buy for the APAC region by providing up to date market insights, competitor activity and customer buying habits to the global buying teams based in London.
- Set the merchandise budget and follow up on the commercial plan, including expansion/opening strategies with regards to concept offering & allocation
- Monitor stock levels, analyze sell-through rates, and implement effective replenishment strategies. Minimize reductions and excess inventory.
- Collaborate with VM, Buying, Marketing and Sales teams to create compelling and commercially sound pricing strategies, promotional campaigns and memorable customer experiences
- Lead and inspire a team of 13 merchandisers and planners. Fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Leverage data analytics to make informed decisions. Monitor KPIs, sales trends, and market dynamics

**Qualifications**
Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are **open-minded** and **curious**, we dare to be **different**, we believe in **constant improvement** and we **empower and trust** you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

**What you need to succeed**
- Knowledge of key APAC markets, including China, Korea, Japan and others within SE Asia highly desirable
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and mentor a team, developed over many years and by holding previous leadership roles.
- Excellent priortitisation and delegation skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth through effective merchandising strategies.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools.
- Passion for staying updated on industry trends and consumer behavior.
- Approx. 50% travel required to various countries across the APAC region

**Additional Information**
This is a full time permanent contract based at our Regional Office in Singapore

**Benefits**

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program - HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this Singapore based colleagues also receive
- Birthday Leave - Pregnancy, Parental and Adoption Leave - Emergency Leave - Bereavement Leave - Critical Illness Leave
- Wellbeing Program; available through LifeWorks
- Dental Coverage
- Medical & Accident Insurance Coverage

**Inclusion & Diversity**

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

**Company Description**

About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualized through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

In this role you will be able to take advantage of a flexible working arrangement. You will have the flexibility to work both remotely and, from the office. While remote working is an integral part of our part of our offer, 3 days per week office presence will be required to foster strong collaborations and team work.

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