Job Summary:
We are seeking an
experienced and analytical Senior Buyer
to join our fashion apparel team in Singapore. The role will be responsible for
product buying, merchandise planning, sales analysis and inventory management
to drive business growth and profitability in the Singapore market.
The Senior Buyer will analyse
sales performance, customer purchasing trends, stock levels, sell-through rates and product margins
to identify opportunities and make data-driven buying decisions. You will work closely with the
Merchandising, Retail and Management teams
to plan product assortments, manage inventory and support promotional strategies.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the
Singapore fashion retail market
, commercial awareness, good analytical skills and the ability to translate business data into effective buying and merchandising decisions.
Job Description:
Support the monitoring of retail fashion apparel market trends, with a focus on collecting and analyzing fashion and competitor insights.
Assist in executing the monthly, quarterly, annual product buying and campaign plans. Work closely with the manager to help achieve sales, gross profit, and inventory targets.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery, allocation, and consolidation of goods, based on store performance and market conditions.
Support the planning and implementation of product promotion strategies and product knowledge. Collaborate with marketing team by providing analysis for review and adjustment.
Assist in the operational tasks of the regional buying team, including helping to improve procurement processes.
Cooperate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and VM team, to ensure alignment and smooth execution of marketing/ sales plans.
Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually product analysis to support sales tracking and strategic decisions.
Handle day-to-day operational tasks, including communication with HQ, inventory control, supply coordination, pricing updates, and stock reallocation. Ensure timely housekeeping data accuracy in the Tiger system.
Requirements:
Diploma or higher qualification
Minimum 2 year relevant experience in basic commodity and purchasing (preferably in casual wear)
Meticulous and high accuracy in work delegated
Good analytical skills and have an eye for details
Numerate & good with numbers
Able to work in a fast-paced environment independently
Good at using Microsoft software especially Excel, Powerpoint and PowerBi
Merchandising experience will be an added advantage
Established in 1981,
Giordano
is one of the best known and established apparel retailers in the Asia Pacific region, employing over 8,000 friendly staff with over 2,700 shops operating in 40 territories worldwide.