Merchandising Manager

Position: Merchandising Manager

Location: Singapore

We are partnering with a well-loved, iconic lifestyle and reading destination brand to appoint a commercially driven Merchandising Manager for their Stationery division.

About the Role

This is a strategic and hands-on merchandising leadership role responsible for driving category growth, profitability, and product innovation. You will lead end-to-end merchandising strategy, from sourcing and pricing to promotions and inventory optimisation, ensuring a compelling assortment that strengthens market positioning and enhances customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Product Sourcing

• Develop and execute category strategy to maximise sales and gross margin performance.
• Source and evaluate new, trend-relevant products to enhance assortment competitiveness.
• Optimise product mix across physical stores and online channels.
• Lead pricing strategy and cost negotiations to drive sustainable margin growth.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships to secure favourable trading terms.
• Oversee negotiations, promotional planning, and supply continuity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Retail Operations, VM, and Logistics teams.

Inventory & Merchandising Excellence

• Drive inventory planning to optimise stock turnover and reduce holding costs.
• Develop action plans for slow-moving stock while ensuring availability of key sellers.
• Conduct market research and store visits to ensure merchandising standards and competitive positioning.

Sales & Financial Performance

• Own category budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Analyse sales trends and market intelligence to identify growth opportunities.
• Implement initiatives to enhance profitability and sales productivity.

Promotional & Campaign Leadership

• Lead seasonal campaigns, product launches, and key retail events (e.g., Back-to-School).
• Support new store openings, renovations, and promotional roadshows.
• Drive strategic campaigns to increase category visibility and revenue.

Governance & Administration

• Oversee purchase orders, pricing updates, and supplier documentation accuracy.
• Ensure timely reporting and system integrity for merchandising operations.

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience in merchandising, buying, or category management within retail or consumer goods.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in margin and sales growth.
• Confident negotiator with strong supplier management capabilities.
• Analytical, data-driven, and highly organised.
• Passionate about retail trends and customer engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a recognised household name in the lifestyle and creative retail space, offering strong brand equity and continued growth momentum.

If you are a commercially astute merchandising professional ready to lead a high-impact category, we would be pleased to speak with you in confidence.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770