What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Manager position at BrickRed Systems?
We are seeking a detail-oriented Merchandising Manager to drive marketplace-focused merchandising strategies across global regions. This role blends consumer insights, retail analytics, and assortment planning to deliver the right product mix and optimize business performance.
The ideal candidate will bring strong retail merchandising experience (apparel/footwear preferred), deep understanding of KPIs and retail metrics, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to influence seasonal plans and execution.
Key Responsibilities
Merchandising Strategy & Execution
- Develop and influence seasonal merchandising plans using consumer insights and marketplace data
- Build and manage assortments aligned to consumer demand and regional needs
- Balance pull vs push market strategies to optimize product distribution
- Identify market opportunities and trends to drive business growth
Analytics & Performance Management
- Analyze retail KPIs, sales data, and inventory performance
- Deliver quantitative and qualitative insights to improve merchandising decisions
- Track and manage merchandising performance metrics
- Leverage tools like Excel and Keynote for reporting and presentations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with planning, allocation, marketing, and merchandising teams
- Work closely with global and regional stakeholders to align strategies
- Collaborate across 10–15 cross-functional team members
- Support execution across multiple geographies and consumer segments
Operations & Execution Excellence
- Maintain strong focus on detail, prioritization, and execution accuracy
- Manage product lifecycle, assortment planning, and merchandising operations
- Support retail execution across digital and physical channels
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of merchandising experience (apparel, footwear, or retail)
- Strong understanding of retail KPIs and profit-based metrics
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Keynote
- Experience in assortment planning and retail merchandising
- Strong ability to prioritize, analyze data, and execute with precision
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience within large-scale retail merchandising environments
- Exposure to Assortment Visualization (AV) tools/processes
- Experience working in global or multi-region merchandising teams
- Strong understanding of consumer behavior and marketplace dynamics
Top Key Skills (Non-Negotiable)
- Retail Merchandising (Apparel/Footwear)
- Strong Excel & Data Analysis
- Detail Orientation & Prioritization
- Retail KPIs & Performance Metrics
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Soft Skills
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed environments
- High adaptability, ownership, and execution focus
About BrickRed Systems
BrickRed Systems is a global leader in technology consulting and digital transformation services. With deep expertise in automation, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies, BrickRed Systems partners with organizations to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and deliver measurable business outcomes across global markets.
Salary : $40 - $43