Note: Please note that this is a fashion/jewelry demand planning & merchandising role — not related to grocery, store merchandising, or shelf-stock merchandising. This is open to roles outside of Singapore.
As our Merchandiser, you will develop effective merchandising plans to shape our product strategy, select and buy new designs, trade in season to maximise performance and capitalise on opportunities; work cross-functionally to deliver financial KPIs in line with company strategy across an omni-channel portfolio.
This role requires a strong background in inventory planning, buying and merchandising to drive sales and ensure profitability across our channels.
What You'll Do:
- Gain detailed understanding of company strategy (including sales growth, channel strategy, profit, trends and customer profile) and be instrumental in translating this to category level
- Evaluate historical performance and stay up to date with alternative jewelry trends to produce Lessons Learnt and product strategy
- Create category sales and profit plans, making strategic decisions to maximise profit and minimise risks
- Support HoM with Topline reporting and strategic planning across channels
- Plan the WSSI to manage stock and OTB plans
- Plan, select and buy a balanced and commercial range ensuring the flow of newness aligns with the Trading Calendar
- Review sales performance and stock availability to propose and sign off replenishments
- Reforecast sales and profit parameters monthly. Trade the proposition identifying risk and opportunities to maximise profit
- Collaborate with the Marketing teams to align on promotions, launch campaigns, and product recommendations
- Review, propose and implement mark-down activity to reduce terminal stock whilst analysing action taken on mark-downs to maximise profit
- Support the Production team in managing suppliers by giving visibility of performance and future business
- Maintain awareness of competitors' performance, pricing and market trends
Who You Are:
- Strong background in (digital) merchandising, planning or buying
- Demand Planning: 3 years (Required)
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong listening, presentation and decision-making skills
- Someone who uses initiative with a hands-on approach and the ability to prioritise
- Ability to multi-task in our fast-paced environment
About Ask & Embla & Ambi
Who We Are:
Ask & Embla is a rapidly growing jewelry brand born from alternative subcultures shaped by punk, goth, and music movements. We're based in Singapore, with a collective following of more than 850,000 across our social media channels. Our growth continues with the launch of Ambi, our piercing-focused jewelry brand, which carries the same spirit of self-expression as Ask & Embla.
As e-commerce brands, we ship internationally to a diverse customer base, and we are proud to be one of the leading brands worldwide in the alternative jewelry space. We’re passionate about creating a company that brings out the best in everyone, where individuals love to work and grow as a team. That means constantly learning, building new things, staying flexible about how and where we work, and empowering each other to do the proudest work of our lives.
Ask & Embla and Ambi are led by an ex-Googler and ex-Amazonian, supported by dozens of team members across multiple countries. We’re building the foundation to expand into several business verticals beyond e-commerce, while continuing our operations to fulfil thousands of orders each month.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're a results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!
Learn More about Ask & Embla and Ambi:
Website - https://askandembla.net/ | https://ambi.ooo/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/askemblastore/ | https://www.instagram.com/ambi.ooo/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AskEmblastore/ | https://www.facebook.com/ooo.ambi/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/askemblastore/ | https://www.pinterest.com/ambijewelry/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@askandembla_official | https://www.tiktok.com/@ambi.ooo
Why Work With Us?
We learn and build fast together, united not only by the purpose and passion of creating beautiful, expressive, and sustainably made jewelry, but also by a community that celebrates freedom in self-expression. Everyone deserves to be fully themselves, and our jewelry designs are contemporary emblems that let them do so with pride.
Job Details
Job Types:
Full-time - This can be open to locations outside of Singapore
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time-off
- Employee discounts
- Professional development opportunities
Schedule:
- Day shift