Assistant Merchandise Planning Manager - #1092075

Pedro is a fashion brand designed to empower the effortless confidence of a modern style maven with effortless essentials. By relating, refining, and reinventing, we create updated essentials to celebrate individualism that transcends time or gender. Since our inception in 2006, we have launched both men’s & women’s collection of footwear and accessories that extends beyond our 109 global stores to an online shopping experience at pedroshoes.com

Our modern-day collection continues to inspire 19 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the United States of America

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demand Planning

• Analyze historical sales data and trends to identify opportunities, including seasonal variations, emerging patterns, and shifts in demand.
• Segment the market based on geography, demographics, buying behavior, and product attribute offering to enhance forecast accuracy and category performance.
• Align demand forecasts with inventory levels to optimize stock availability, minimize excess inventory, and control carrying costs.
• Assist in merchandise allocation strategies to maximize sell-through rates, reduce markdowns, and improve overall profitability.

Data Analysis and Report

• Develop comprehensive reports with in-depth analysis using Qlik and Excel dashboards for enhanced data visualization and decision-making.
• Assessing historical data to identify trends, seasonal changes, and cyclical patterns offers valuable insights for effective forecasting and strategic decision-making.

Collection Planning

• Study market trends by analyzing consumer behavior and preferences, gathering competitive shopping data to derive actionable insights, and using these findings to plan future product lines
• Collaborate with buyers to curate assortment ranges tailored to different regions, identifying core and repeat product selections, while managing repeat strategies and coordinating weekly repeat buys with the buying team.
• Work closely with the PEC Controller on the execution of pre-season activities, including launch planning, allocation planning, pricing for the new season, and range planning.

Pricing Strategy

• Monitor competitors' prices, market trends, and customer feedback to continually assess and adjust pricing strategies, ensuring competitiveness and maximizing profitability.
• Collaborate with the Regional Merchandiser Team to develop tailored pricing strategies for different regions.
• Develop and implement effective pricing and margin strategies to optimize profitability and maintain competitiveness in the market

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced sales data analysis for accurate demand forecasting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, E-commerce Management or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Office 365 tools, especially excel and Qlik
• Advanced sales data analysis for accurate demand forecasting.
• Collaborative cross-functional team experience.
• Expertise in assortment planning and market research.
• Optimal inventory management to minimize costs.
• Strong understanding of relevant KPIs and metrics.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and tech.
• Detail-oriented sales trend analysis approach.
• Adaptability to changing market conditions.