Assistant Merchandising Director (Fashion)

An exciting Assistant Merchandising Director (Fashion) (x 1 vacancy) job has just become available at one of the XXX based in Bangkok. Reporting directly to the Merchandising Director this is a role for a Merchandising manager, Head of Merchandising who is a leader in their field.

Assistant Merchandising Director (Fashion)

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Bangkok

Keywords: merchandising, fashion, planning, inventory management, supply chain, financial control, brand coordination, governance, process structuring, KPI monitoring

A distinguished fashion retailer in Bangkok is seeking an Assistant Merchandising Director to assume a central role in the advancement of their merchandising operations. This esteemed position affords you the opportunity to architect and implement rigorous processes, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure seamless integration between planning, procurement, finance, logistics, and brand teams.

• You will be afforded the responsibility of leading the standardisation of merchandising procedures across multiple departments, thereby ensuring clarity and accountability throughout every stage of the process.
• Your remit will encompass direct engagement with brands and suppliers, validating purchase orders and managing inbound flows to optimise inventory precision and financial performance.
• The organisation provides flexible working arrangements and actively promotes knowledge sharing through comprehensive training programmes, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

What you'll do:

In the capacity of Assistant Merchandising Director (Fashion), you will orchestrate the end-to-end merchandising process within a sophisticated retail environment. Your daily responsibilities will involve designing standardised operating procedures that elevate efficiency across planning, procurement, inbound control, and allocation. You will formalise calendars that impart structure for seasonal launches and monthly reviews while ensuring all stakeholders are aligned through meticulously documented workflows.

• Design and implement comprehensive merchandising operating procedures encompassing planning, procurement, inbound control, and allocation to ensure uniformity across all functions.
• Formalise seasonal and monthly calendars with explicit checkpoints, accountability measures, and documented workflows between Merchandising, Brand Management, Finance, and Logistics teams.
• Establish escalation frameworks for deviations in budgetary allocations, stock levels, deliveries, or margin to mitigate operational risks.
• Serve as the principal interface with brands for confirmed purchase orders and inbound flow management, ensuring strict adherence to approved buy quantities and commercial terms.
• Monitor shipment schedules proactively to address discrepancies or delays before they affect inventory or financial exposure.

What you bring:

To excel as an Assistant Merchandising Director (Fashion), your professional background should reflect substantial experience in merchandising operations within the fashion sector. You bring profound knowledge of merchandise financial planning practices such as OTB governance along with hands-on expertise managing inbound order flows. Your history of working directly with brands or suppliers demonstrates your interpersonal skills in negotiating commercial terms whilst ensuring delivery accuracy. Advanced technical abilities—including mastery of Excel spreadsheets and ERP platforms—equip you to handle complex data sets efficiently.

• A minimum of 8 - 12 years’ experience in merchandising, planning, inventory management, supply chain or financial merchandising within the fashion industry is requisite for this position.
• Expertise in merchandise financial planning including OTB governance and inbound order management is indispensable for driving operational discipline.
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with brands or suppliers on order confirmations and delivery tracking evidences your capacity to manage complex relationships effectively.
• A highly structured mindset coupled with process-driven thinking enables you to design workflows that foster accountability across departments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel as well as ERP systems ensures you can analyse data accurately and maintain robust records throughout the merchandising cycle.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation distinguishes itself as one of Bangkok’s most esteemed fashion retailers owing to its unwavering commitment to operational excellence and a collaborative ethos. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored around individual needs as well as comprehensive training programmes that encourage ongoing professional development.

What's next:

If you are prepared to elevate your career in fashion merchandising within a collaborative environment that values your expertise—submit your application now.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551