We're hiring: Merchandise Manager
Location: Bangkok (Rama 3), Thailand (on-site)
At I.C.C. International PCL., we are a leading force in Thailand's Retail and FMCG sectors, backed by more than 61 years of industry heritage. We represent a diverse portfolio of premium brands and are committed to delivering excellence, innovation, and long-term value to our customers. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking talented professionals to join our team and help drive impactful initiatives that enhance our market presence and strengthen consumer engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support seasonal line planning by consolidating sales performance, market insights, and brand direction for both menswear and womenswear.
- Coordinate with overseas brand principals on collection guidelines, buy sheets, product selections, pricing windows, and SKU rationalization (Buyer-Based).
- Work closely with design, product development, and the affiliate factory on sample creation, raw material sourcing, costing, and production feasibility (Manufacturing-Based).
- Ensure all assortments align with brand DNA, target consumers, retail positioning, and commercial objectives.
- Prepare buy plans and assortment proposals based on sales forecasts and Open-To-Buy (OTB) budgets. • Conduct cost analysis, negotiate pricing with suppliers and factory teams, and support margin optimization initiatives.
- Review FOB, MOQs, cost sheets, and yield efficiencies for both imported and in-house products to ensure profitability. •
- Ensure all product pricing follows global guidelines while remaining competitive in the local market.
- Monitor stock levels, sell-through, size breaks, and replenishment needs across all sales channels.
- Coordinate stock transfers, reorders, RTV, and end-of-season clearance strategies to maximize inventory productivity.
- Analyze overstock/understock risks and recommend corrective actions. • Support seasonal buy quantities, size curves, and channel-specific assortments to optimize availability.
- Manage sample tracking, fitting sessions, proto approvals, wash testing, and quality checks across both import and in-house products.
- Ensure all samples meet brand quality standards, construction expectations, and manufacturing requirements.
- Work with technical and production teams to solve issues related to sizing, materials, trims, and garment construction.
- Partner with retail, e-commerce, VM, and marketing teams to ensure product launches, floor sets, and campaigns are aligned with brand objectives.
- Provide product training materials, assortment summaries, and key item highlights for sales and retail teams.
- Collaborate with finance on budget tracking, cost validation, invoicing, and PO processes.
- Track weekly sales performance, category trends, and style-level movement to support decision-making for rebuys, markdowns, and assortment adjustments.
- Prepare reports on sell-through, competitor activities, price benchmarking, and trend analysis to guide future buying and product development.
- Provide insights for seasonal post-mortem and business reviews with the Brand Director
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related fields.
- 2–5 years of experience in apparel merchandising (Menswear or Womenswear) from fashion retail, import/licensed brands, or apparel manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of both buying cycles (import/licensed brands) and product development/production processes (manufacturing-based).
- Good analytical and numerical skills—proficient in Excel, forecasting, and sales analysis
- Knowledge of fabric, trims, garment construction, and basic costing.
- Strong coordination skills across design, production, retail, and commercial teams.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple timelines and collections.
- Basic English communication for coordination with overseas principals is an advantage
Why Join Us
Be part of an established organization with a long-standing and trusted brand heritage.
Work alongside passionate teams in a dynamic, fast-paced industry.
Enjoy strong career development opportunities and a competitive compensation package.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our HR team.
