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Assistant Manager - Merchandising & Buying

Ho Chi Minh City Permanent View Job Description
This role is for an ambitious senior who will drive profitability and product strategy ,be responsible for developing and executing buying strategies in the vibrant retail industry.
  • Join a leading global brand in sports and lifestyle retail
  • Drive buying and product strategies, shaping the future product mix.

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation in the sport and lifestyle retail industry, renowned globally for their high-quality products. With a presence across multiple countries, they have a diverse and inclusive culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement buying and trading strategies to achieve sales, margin, and stock objectives for retail stores and outlets.
  • Analyse sales performance, inventory levels and product sell-through, making proactive recommendations to optimise the product assortment and ensure profitability.
  • Collaborate with regional buying teams to localise seasonal product selections, ensuring the right balance across categories, genders, and store formats.
  • Provide customised product recommendations and guidance to franchise partners to maintain product consistency and enhance sales performance.
  • Monitor product lifecycle, from new product launches to end-of-season clearance, ensuring effective stock management and timely markdown actions.
  • Partner closely with store operations to align product strategies with store layouts, space planning, and sales opportunities.
  • Prepare and present regular business performance reports and product analyses to support data-driven buying and merchandising decisions.
  • Track and analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to provide fact-based insights that inform future product strategies.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in order management, inventory management, or merchandising, preferably in apparel, footwear, fashion retail.
  • Strong analytically skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) with experience working with large data sets.
  • Highly collaborative, organised, and able to work across multiple stakeholders at both local and regional levels.
  • Passionate about retail and consumer trends, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a globally recognised retail leader, with direct exposure to regional teams and best-in-class retail practices.
  • Competitive compensation package and a collaborative, high-performance environment that values innovation, ownership, and teamwork.
  • Career growth opportunities within a global brand known for its commitment to employee development and internal mobility.
Contact
Maggie Le
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6684802

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Account Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Maggie Le
Job Reference
JN-032025-6684802

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.