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Merchandising Manager (Luxury) Jobs in Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia at Robert Walters
Title: Merchandising Manager (Luxury)
Company: Robert Walters
Location: Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Merchandising Manager (Luxury Brand)
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Jakarta
Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, inclusive, dependable, knowledgeable, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, generous pensions contributions, growth leadership, team, network
A leading luxury brand in Jakarta is seeking a Merchandising Manager to elevate their premium brand presence and drive business growth. This role offers you the opportunity to shape the product assortment, pricing, inventory, and merchandising strategy for an exclusive portfolio of high-end fashion and accessories. You will be at the heart of a boutique network renowned for its productivity and strong clienteling culture, collaborating with global teams and local experts to ensure the brand’s luxury positioning remains uncompromised. If you are passionate about luxury brand and eager to make a meaningful impact on both sales performance and customer experience, this is your chance to join a team that celebrates inclusivity, dependability, and growth.
- You will have the unique opportunity to curate seasonal assortments across multiple categories including handbags, small leather goods, sunglasses, scarves, and belts while maintaining the exclusivity and premium positioning of the brand.
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams-retail operations, marketing, CRM, finance, supply chain, store managers, and regional/global merchandising-to deliver exceptional results in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
What you’ll do:
As a Merchandising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s product offering by developing strategic merchandising plans tailored to local market needs. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve curating exclusive assortments across various categories such as handbags and accessories while analysing customer behaviour to inform your decisions. You will participate in buying sessions with international teams to select products that best represent the brand’s identity. Managing allocations across boutiques and coordinating new launches will be key aspects of your role. You will monitor sales performance using advanced analytics tools to prepare detailed reports that guide business actions. Inventory management will require you to plan replenishments efficiently while collaborating with supply chain partners for timely deliveries. Pricing strategies will be supported by your insights into competitor activity without compromising brand value. Working closely with visual merchandising teams ensures optimal presentation of products during campaigns. Cross-functional collaboration is essential as you partner with retail operations, marketing, CRM specialists, finance professionals, supply chain experts, store managers, and global merchandising colleagues. Your ability to analyse market intelligence will help identify new business opportunities while keeping the brand ahead of emerging trends.
- Develop comprehensive seasonal merchandising strategies that align with brand objectives and local market demand while ensuring exclusivity.
- Curate product assortments by category such as handbags, small leather goods, footwear, jewellery, watches, sunglasses, scarves, and belts to reflect luxury positioning.
- Analyse customer purchasing behaviour and market trends to optimise assortment planning for maximum profitability.
- Participate in seasonal buying sessions with global or regional headquarters to select products that resonate with local clientele.
- Recommend product quantities based on historical performance data, emerging trends, and business forecasts to maximise sales potential.
- Manage product allocations across boutiques and sales channels ensuring optimal distribution of inventory.
- Coordinate new product launches and capsule collections in collaboration with global teams for seamless execution.
- Monitor weekly and monthly sales performance by category, SKU, store location, collection type, and price point to identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare regular business performance reports including sell-through rates, stock cover analysis, inventory turnover metrics, gross margin calculations, and actionable plans.
- Optimise inventory levels by managing replenishment strategies for core products while minimising stock aging through effective planning.
What you bring:
To excel as a Merchandising Manager, you bring proven experience from high-end fashion or accessories environments where attention to detail is paramount. Your educational background equips you with theoretical knowledge while hands-on experience in luxury merchandising ensures practical expertise. You possess advanced technical skills in merchandise planning combined with strong analytical abilities that enable you to interpret sales data accurately. Familiarity with ERP systems enhances your operational efficiency while proficiency in BI tools allows for deeper analysis of business performance metrics. Your interpersonal skills foster positive relationships across teams; negotiation abilities help secure favourable outcomes during buying sessions; organisational strengths ensure smooth coordination of launches; strategic thinking guides pricing decisions; stakeholder management supports collaborative efforts; detail orientation maintains quality standards; adaptability helps navigate fast-paced retail settings; empathy enables understanding customer preferences; loyalty drives commitment towards achieving shared goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising or Retail Management provides a solid foundation for success in this role.
- 5-8+ years of merchandising or buying experience within luxury or premium fashion sectors demonstrates your expertise in high-end retail environments.
- At least 3 years’ experience working specifically with luxury brands or premium accessories such as jewellery or watches is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in merchandise planning including buying and assortment planning enables you to optimise product selection effectively.
- Advanced skills in retail analytics allow you to interpret complex sales data for informed decision-making.
- Experience with demand forecasting techniques supports accurate inventory optimisation across multiple channels.
- Strong command of Excel (advanced level) ensures efficient handling of large datasets relevant to merchandising activities.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics streamlines operational processes within retail settings.
- Knowledge of BI tools like Power BI or Tableau is considered an advantage for deeper analytical insights into sales performance.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills facilitate clear stakeholder engagement across departments.
What sets this company apart:
This luxury brand stands out through its specialised focus on high-end brands delivered via a boutique network known for premium productivity. The company cultivates a strong clienteling culture where personalised service is at the forefront of every interaction. Supportive leadership ensures everyone feels connected and empowered while collaborative teamwork fosters innovation without sacrificing tradition or exclusivity. The organisation’s commitment to nurturing talent makes it an attractive destination for professionals seeking stability coupled with continuous development in the luxury sector.
What’s next:
If you are ready to take your career in luxury brand merchandising to new heights within a supportive team environment-apply now!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided.
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
