非公開
当社ブランドのプロダクトマーチャンダイザーは、日本の卸売および小売チャネルにおける品揃えの方向性と市場戦略を推進します。業界・カテゴリ・市場の専門家として、製品に関するすべての事項において頼られる存在となります。
主な責任は、営業チーム、商品開発チーム、マーケティングとの連携であり、日本市場の声を代表することです。海外本社との良好な関係構築と協働も求められます。
【主な業務／責任】
・顧客満足度を高める革新的な製品の創出・強化
・製品の試作品開発を通じて製造・デザイン活動を支援
・アウトドア市場、素材、販売データの調査により、製品の競争力と実現可能性を確保
・シーズンごとの製品ラインを社内外の関係者にプレゼンテーション
・コストロールアップの正確性を積極的に確認し、利益目標達成のためにビジネス分析を実施
・各重要なマイルストーンで主要関係者と連携し、財務的・戦略的ニーズを満たす製品ラインを提供
・問題を特定し、社内外に明確に伝え、迅速な修正策を提示
・デザインと共にサンプルの正確性を確認
・海外チームと明確かつ目的意識を持ってコミュニケーションを取り、ビジネスを推進
※この職務記述書は、業務内容のすべてを網羅するものではなく、当該ポジションの範囲と機能の一般的な定義を示すものです。
【勤務条件】
・繁忙期には1日7.5時間、週37.5時間を超える勤務が発生する場合あり
・他のタイムゾーンの関係者との連携やプロジェクトの期限遵守のため、夜間会議や週末勤務が発生する場合あり
・複数のプロジェクトを同時に進行する中で、期限が競合・変更することによるプレッシャーあり
・コンピューター画面への長時間対応あり
・出張あり（週末を含む場合あり）
■Job Title: Product Merchandising Specialist -Apparel
■Department： Merchandising & Sourcing
■Reports to: Manager- Merchandising
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
【General Position Summary】
The Product Merchandiser for Our brand will drive the assortment direction and marketplace strategies for our brand business in the Japan wholesale and retail channels. As an industry, category & market expert, the job is to be the go-to person for all product related matters. Primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the sales team, Production Development team and Marketing, and be the voice of our market. Building good relationships and collaborating with the headquarters are required.
【Essential Functions/Responsibilities】
・Creates and enhances innovative products that increase customer satisfaction
・Supports manufacturing and design activities by developing prototypes for products
・Researches outdoor market and materials, sales data to ensure that products are viable and competitive
・Presents the seasonal product line to internal & external stakeholders
・Proactively reviews cost roll-ups for accuracy and analyzes business to achieve margin goals
・Partners with all the key stakeholders at each key milestone and deliver an assortment of product that meets the financial & strategic needs of the our brand. Partners & collaborates with cross-functional leaders
・Identifies issues, clearly communicates the problem internally/externally and offers solutions to course correct in a timely manner
・Reviews samples for accuracy with Design
・Sends comments & communicates clearly and purposefully with overseas teams to drive the business forward
【Job Conditions】
Job requires hours that may occasionally exceed 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per week during times of peak activity.
Evening meetings and/or weekend work occasionally required to collaborate with people in other time zones and to ensure timely project completion.
Some job pressure exists in the balancing of several projects with conflicting and sometimes changing deadlines.
Exposure to a computer CRT. Some travel, occasionally including weekends required.
【Others】
・One twelfth of the base annual salary (= monthly salary) is paid every month.
・Monthly salary includes a deemed overtime allowance of 30 hours per month; overtime allowance in excess of 30 hours per month and late-night allowance are paid separately in increments of one minute.
・Defined contribution pension plan
・Performance-based financial bonus is paid once a year. Reference value: 5% to 10% of annual salary.
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【Specific Job Skills:】
Possess:
・Extensive knowledge of outdoor apparel product development
・Proven working experience as a Merchandiser or in related field
・Strong team collaboration skills
・Ability to read, write, and speak English, and collaborate with overseas colleagues or business partners
・Creative and innovative thinking
・Strong problem-solving abilities
・Ability to operate independently and follow general guidelines
・Physical ability to use computer hardware/software, including typing and sitting and standing for extended periods
Education:
・Requires a bachelor’s degree or above
Experience:
・Minimum 3years of experience as a product merchandising specialist in the outdoor or fashion industry
・Strong passion for outdoor activities and fashion
・Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook; experience with Illustrator and PDM systems is a plus
・Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead meeting and deliver
presentations
・Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workloads to meet
deadlines
・Detail oriented and accountable for deliverables; make ensure acuracy before passing work to the
next team member
・Strong team player with a positive attitude and flexible mindset
・Self-Starter with a proactive approarch, curiosity and creative problem-solving skills
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