Pricing Manager
Global retailer focused on sportswear and apparel seeking a Pricing Manager responsible for pricing markdowns and promotions for Asia Pacific division. This role requires a strong understanding of Merchandise planning along with financial acumen. The key focus will be review regular sales reports through data manipulation and maintain via the internal database. In addition to reviewing markdown and sales performance for Aged stock.
Perks
Hybrid working
Performance bonus structure
Generous staff discount
Onsite parking
Wellness incentives
Supportive team culture
If you're interested in hearing more about this position please send your CV to jessica@whointhezoom.com.au to organise a confidential chat.
Hiring Consultant: Jessica
Job Code: 755906
Please note only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
Inventory Management
- Review Broken SKU’s monthly to establish price lists for stores
- In-Season markdowns establishing correct prices aligned with planners and buyers
- Managing Aged Markdown to ensure alignment with aging targets are met
- Develop store specific promotions in line with real estate calendar and overstocked stores
- Monitor key time frames for markets to drive effective promotions
Business Analysis and Reporting
- Deliver analysis and provide recommendations for stores and e-comm to increase sales
- Provide feedback to enhance sales with considerations to customer purchasing patterns looking at key metrics such as conversion, traffic, loyalty and price changes
- Review actual results vs targets in all areas of business reviewing Store to Division on a weekly/monthly basis and provide standard reports weekly by due date for Aged, Daily Markdowns, Store Aged, Price Override/Discrepancy, Events, loyalty & Conversion.
- Monitor emerging issues, trends, opportunities, and best practice innovations in the Finance / Accounting industry and to recommend and implement improved controls, procedures, and systems for the APAC Division.
Database Management
- Update pricing within the database for stores and ecomm
- Engage with external companies to levrage best available pricing tools seeking to maximise sales and margin
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
- Engage with other stakeholders including the Product Planning team to assist with markdown
- Adhere to policies and guidelines set from APAC stores
- Undertake additional projects as directed by the Director Planning & Allocation
- Be a strong representative for the APAC sector of the business
REQUIREMENTS +
- Business Certificate/Diploma in Accounting/Economics (desirable)
- Minimum 4-7 years of experience in the Retail industry including Sales & Operations and Merchandising
- Understanding of Merchandising & Buying
- Relevant proficiency in computer software – Office 365 Advance Excel and PowerBI
- Excellent communicator with ability to work alongside other teams
- Strong time management able to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Flexible with ability to adapt to market changes and comfortable juggling priorities
- Desirable, knowledge of South Korea or Japan