Overall Responsibilities

The Manager/Assistant Manager, Merchandising plays a pivotal role in closely monitoring consumer demand patterns and market trends (specifically in SEA and Greater China) to determine which products will likely be in high demand. Drawing from their insights and analysis, he/she will curate a selection of products for sales, leveraging their negotiation skills to secure favourable prices and terms from suppliers.

Overall, you will be expected to perform end-to-end duties of forecasting sales, analysing trends, selecting products, negotiating prices, and overseeing distribution.


Main Responsibilities

• Researching and monitoring industry trends and consumer behaviours to anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns for our products.
• Creating and maintaining product catalogues and databases for the character brands.
• Working with suppliers and distributors to negotiate prices and order large volumes.
• Developing pricing strategies and monitoring price changes in the market.
• Communicating with suppliers to negotiate prices, delivery times and product quality.
• Preparing purchase orders and tracking deliveries to ensure timely receipt of products.
• Analysing and reporting on sales data to identify opportunities for product optimisation and pricing adjustments.
• Work closely with licensing team to facilitate sales deals with potential buyers.

主要工作內容

• 研究並追蹤產業趨勢與消費者行為，預測產品需求與購買模式的變化
• 建立與維護品牌的產品目錄與資料庫
• 與供應商及通路商合作，協商價格並進行大量採購
• 制定產品定價策略，並持續追蹤市場價格變化
• 與供應商溝通協調，談判價格、交期及品質標準
• 編製採購訂單並追蹤物流狀況，確保產品如期交貨
• 分析銷售數據，提出商品優化與價格調整建議
• 與授權團隊密切合作，協助促成與潛在買家的銷售交易


** 中英文版本如有差異，以英文版本為準。

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in merchandising, preferably in the retail or consumer services industry dealing with products like toys/plush, stationery, etc.
• Due to business requirements, ability to communicate/write fluently in English, Mandarin is a must. Japanese language proficiency or experience working with Japanese brands/clients will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with export/import regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, inventory control and procurement.
• Experience in vendor management and supplier relationship management.
• Takes Initiative, able to work both independently and as a good team worker, strong attention to detail and time management/organization skills.

職務需求

• 擁有商品企劃、商業相關科系之學士學位
• 擁有 3–5 年商品企劃相關經驗，具備零售或消費性服務產業背景者佳，曾經接觸如玩具／絨毛玩具、文具等產品尤佳。
• 因應業務需求，須具備流利的英文與中文（普通話）聽說讀寫能力。若具日語能力或曾與日本品牌／客戶合作經驗者將具優勢。瞭解進出口流程與相關法規
• 瞭解進出口流程與相關法規
• 具備供應鏈管理、庫存控制與採購經驗
• 有供應商管理與合作關係經營的經驗
• 主動積極，能獨立作業也能良好團隊合作，細心且具備良好的時間管理與組織能力

雇主依法應盡義務（含勞動基準法、性別平等工作法、全民健康保險法、勞工保險條例等）及員工依法應享權利（如勞健保、勞退、特別休假、婚假等）