Senior Manager - Merchandising (Victoria Secret)

About Valiram

Valiram is a retail company founded in 1935. The company has expanded to become a global retail industry with 520+ locations in 10 different countries. By 2027, we will be more than doubling our size to 1200, with an expected 5,500+ employees under Valiram Group. Learn more about us at www.valiram.com.

Valiram Brands:

• Beauty (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown).
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi).
• F&B (Bacha Coffee, Quivo, Godiva, TWG Tea, Laderach, Candy Party).
• Watches (Swiss Watch Gallery, Tudor, Rolex, Cartier, Tissot, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega).

Position Summary

• Drives the organization’s merchandising strategies and plans through leading the Sleep & Panties category management, product assortments, and budget forecasting.
• Ensures ownership of category performance and aligns strategies with business needs to create growth opportunities for the Business.
• Leads the transition from channel-focused to category-focused to develop category experts.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Direct merchandising and product strategies for Sleep & Panties in line with business goals.
• Lead and manage category ownership, ensuring clear accountability for product performance and forecasting.
• Implement category expertise and streamline processes across Sleep & Panties, moving away from channel-specific focus.
• Drive effective use of Open-To-Buy (OTB) in Sleep & Panties, optimizing sales, inventory management, and margins.
• Manage product life cycle from SKU maintenance, through promotion, to phase-out.
• Work closely with the Business Analytics team to ensure category performance is continuously evaluated and optimized.

Position Specifications:

• Minimum a Diploma/ Degree in any discipline of study.
• Minimum 8 year’s merchandising in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment
• Keen analytical mind, strong on planning, detail, and accuracy, and be a demonstrably creative thinker
• Display initiative to remove obstacles
• Negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point software
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Fluent English, both in written and spoken. Knowledge of other language(s) is an added advantage.

Why work for us?

We're more than just a job; we're a place where you can develop your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and have fun along the way! Here's why you'll love working with us:

Level Up Your Career:

• Upskill at Your Pace: Our comprehensive online training platform offers courses in communication, leadership, Excel, and more – investing in your growth.
• Proven Development Track: Last year alone, we conducted 150 trainings and empowered 65% employees to develop their skills and competencies, paving the journey to career growth and advancement.

Fun & Vibrant Workplace:

• Engaged & Connected: We host numerous employee engagement activities like V-Club to build connections and a strong sense of community.
• Celebrate Together: We value cultural traditions and celebrate major national festivals with the whole team!
• Express Yourself: Enjoy the freedom of a fashionable dress code.

Rewarding Benefits:

• Shop Like an Insider: Employees can enjoy staff purchase discounts up to 30% for all the brands we cover, as well as friends & family sale annually.
• Life Balance & Support: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Study Leave, Calamity Leave, Compassionate Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave, to support you throughout life's stages.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you.