APPAREL MERCHANDISE AND DESIGN MANAGER (Outdoor Performance Brand)

Our client seeks to appoint a suitably experienced Apparel Merchandise and Design manager who would be responsible for planning developing sourcing and executing the apparel merchandise strategy across both imported international product and locally sourced / manufactured product lines. This role ensures the right product assortment pricing and inventory levels to maximize sales profitability and brand alignment for an international outdoor performance and lifestyle brand.

Responsibilities Include:

• Merchandise Planning & Strategy
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Local Manufacturing / Sourcing & Range Development
• Demand Planning & Inventory Management
• Pricing & Profitability
• Sales & Trade Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Brand & Market Alignment

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising Business Retail or related field
• Good understanding of design patterns and product fit will be beneficial
• 5 years experience in apparel merchandising (sport / lifestyle preferred)
• Experience working with international brands or licensors
• Strong understanding of local manufacturing / sourcing processes
• Proven track record in planning forecasting and trading

Please email Andrea Galloway:

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days then please consider your application as unsuccessful