Offers “Richemont”

Expires soon Richemont

Watch Merchandiser

  • Amsterdam (City of Amsterdam)
  • Sales

Job description



  

The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 7,500+ colleagues of 90 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity. 

Primary Duties :

The Merchandiser for Watches will work within the Merchandising/Supply Chain Department for Cartier North America. The Person will assist the overall Watch business with stock support to all Commercial teams – Retail, Specialist Retail, E-Commerce

 

Key responsibilities :

 

1) Ensure Product Availability

·  Monitor stock levels/assortments & Sales to determine optimal product mix, recommend and execute actions to support sales.
·  Liaise with international merchandising/operations team
·  Manage Sales forecasts for range and novelties
·  Build assortments by boutique; review & update based on trends
·  Stock requests, stock allocation, special orders, returns, reallocations
·  miscellaneous requests
·  Collaborate on weekly Specialist Retail sell-in forecast with management

2) Service to the Commercial Network

·  Interact with Retail boutiques to ensure adequate stock, initiate stock balancing, maximize stock situation to support sales
·  Support Specialist Retail network to maximize sell-out, satisfy stock needs and fulfil sold orders
·  Manage requests regarding stock availability and special orders
·  Share best practices for inter-boutiques transfers, including maintaining quality of the stock

3) Stock Management

·  Monitor inventory levels vs. targets and shortages
·  Proactively initiate stock balancing within Networks and Warehouse when necessary
·  Identify inventory opportunities by analysing stock transfers & needs, propose assortment adjustments
·  Partner closely with Logistics team within the warehouse to facilitate and enhance product flow, track shipments and prioritize deliveries.
·  Handle inbound and out-bound product flows (i.e. returns (RTV’s)) to local and international vendors and other stock reduction/maximization actions
·  Monitor damaged stock levels with Logistic team and Technical Center
·  Support Employee Purchase Programs & Employee Sales

4) Continuous Improvement of Processes

·  Power BI reports – build and maintain sales/stock/transfers dashboards related to Watches
·  Monitor monthly or weekly changes in sales trend, shortages, logistic processing, Regions/Boutiques/Ecommerce stock, assortment and trends
·  Present finding to the team and propose solutions to management
·  Handle special projects and responsibilities as required. Communicate with Marketing, Corporate Retail; PR team; Warehouse; VM; Sales and Operations team
·  Assist with administrative functions

 

Required experience :

·  2-3 years of experience related to store planning/merchandising/buying is required

 

Technical skills / abilities :

·  Ability to quickly learn new software applications, must have excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office with strong focus on Excel, Analysis and PowerPoint
·  Power BI experience is a must
·  SAP experience is a strong plus
·  Knowledge of Watches is a strong plus

 

Personal skills :

·  Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed
·  Customer service focus
·  Fast learner
·  An entrepreneurial mind-set that includes a curiosity to improve business acumen is required
·  Motivated individual able to work independently and as a team player is required;
·  Strong organizational skills with excellent time management and decision making skills;
·  Ability to build business strategies and plans related to inventory
·  Ability to work additional hours as needed

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