Retail Merchandise Planner

-To plan and forecast future product demands in line with meeting financial objectives, and to determine purchasing quantities, frequency of purchases and distribution spread for each brand subcategories.  -Set Recommended Consumer Price, and Targeted Initial and Maintain Product Margins for optimal / targeted revenue and profitability generation. -To coordinate with Procurement Department for the purchasing of products to meet planned products’ needs, to receive feedback on sourcing of product cost, fabric and quality.  -Review in-season performance and recommend in-season adjustments to achieve sales, margin, and turnover goals. -Ensure the products appear in the right store at the appropriate time and in sufficient units to maximize sales potential while minimizing lost sale opportunities. -Monitor and analyse product performance through system-generated reports, and make recommendations on stock movement, replenishment, consolidation, promotions or markdowns whenever necessary. -Gather information from retail personnel on customers’ reaction towards new products after each launch and compare results with previous season’s launches. -To review product performance reports among inter-departmental members to strive for continuous improvement. -Liaising closely with warehouse to ensure stock allocation and movement is successfully executed.  [Apply now at https://my.hiredly.com/jobs/jobs-malaysia-poney-garments-sdn-bhd-job-ret... -Minimum of two years' work experience in a buying/merchandising function in the retail industry, preferably in fashion retail. -Exceptional analytical and strong attention to detail, yet also a pro-active individual with a can-do attitude. -Outstanding organisational skills and experience in effectively coordinating projects across multiple departments / functions against deliverables. -Demonstrate strong entrepreneurial drive who is a self-starter that takes initiative, fast learner, resourceful, and willing to get hands dirty to achieve results and goals. -Advance level of excel skill. -Able to work independently with minimum supervision and meeting tight datelines.