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Senior Specialist - Ecommerce Merchandise Planning
Location: Shanghai
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In short
Due to a propelling growth in our Direct To Consumer (DTC) Ecommerce business, we are looking for an Ecommerce Merchandise Planner APAC to own the product life cycle, from seasonal buy to on-going performance monitor and end-of-life management across some of key markets in APAC region. You will work within the DTC APAC Ecommerce Merchandising Planning team in an environment where we make ideas happen fast and give you high levels of autonomy.
You will aim to provide a comprehensive performance overview of the tailored product assortment in your markets, highlighting potential risks and opportunities. You will have the opportunity to communicate across a broad spectrum of stakeholders and leverage on all of the available digital tools in order to optimize product efficiency and stock turn. With your finger on the pulse of the APAC region, you will know what is needed for key launches and localized campaigns.
Your Mission
- This role will be a key member to drive digital business in Japan (JP) and South Korea (KR) markets, covering both own channels (webshop, app) and marketplaces.
- Based on the Ecommerce merchandising strategy, help team lead to shape the collection for respective markets and develop assortment in different digital touch points.
- Own the Ecommerce seasonal buys and product forecasts by leveraging insights from historical data, market trends, products and other channels (wholesale, retail). Partner with Demand Planning ahead of purchase orders to make rolling adjustments based on actual and projected sales performance as well as inventory outlook.
- Run weekly stock, sales and sell-through analysis to uncover risks and opportunities across the JP & KR product assortment, and provide insights as well as guidance on product focus to Digital Market Leads.
- Partner with Digital Market Leads, give guidance and feed in recommendations to influence the onsite merchandising and investment in various advertising and/or acquisition channels.
- Own the product lifecycle management, including overstock liquidation and markdowns.
- Seek ways to improve processes, tooling and collaboration with the broader team.
- Enhance cross-functional collaboration within the Global Digital organization as well as the wider Japan and Korea organization.
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Your story
- You have around 5 years of hands-on experience in a Merchandising Planning, Buying role, ideally within the DTC channel and/or Ecommerce landscape.
- You have an innate understanding of the Ecommerce landscape, either own channels (webshop, app) or marketplaces (Amazon). Experience in handling Webshop (.com or .cn) and/or overseas markets would be a plus.
- Even in the most ambiguous situation, you make educated decisions, using data to identify the root cause of a problem before creatively and efficiently identifying the solutions with the biggest possible impact.
- You are able to multitask, highly flexible and determined to deliver assigned targets in a fast-changing setup.
- You approach challenges & opportunities with curiosity, embodying a growth mindset whilst implementing creative, action-oriented solutions.
- You are excellent at managing multiple stakeholders and building consensus on proposed solutions across regions and functions.
- You thrive in a dynamic and complex environment with the ability to work autonomously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is a must. Business proficiency in Japanese or Korean is a plus.
About the Team
As you might expect from a sportswear brand, the E-Commerce team at On is a fast-paced place to be. This team of interdisciplinary all-stars are used to rapid turnaround times and ambitious targets. From engineers to data scientists, digital marketing specialists and planners, this is the team responsible for creating winning digital products and campaigns that run the length of the purchase funnel. The shared goal? Efficient growth at high speed – what else?
What we offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
What to expect
We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.
Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.
Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.