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MDマネージャー/ MD Manager

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An international luxury brand is looking for an MD Manager. The chosen applicant will be responsible for creating and maintaining effective merchandising plans that align with the company's overall strategy.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage performance daily, monthly and annually, maintaining the teams’ productivity and accountabilities
  • Oversee all aspects of merchandising flow, from initial purchasing to distribution to stores
  • Monitor sales budget and revenue
  • Manage inventory levels, stock run rates, and stock obsolescence
  • Monitor trends in the marketplace and adjust merchandise mix accordingly
  • Determine each store’s delivery flow
  • Collaborate with various departments such as VMD, warehouse, store management, Retail, IT and head office

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of MD experience in the luxury industry
  • Proficient in analysing data and summarising findings for executive-level presentations
  • Strong reporting metrics and analytics skills
  • Skilled at driving results while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
  • Excellent collaboration skills an international setting
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally
  • Fluent level written and verbal English

About the Company:

A European luxury leather goods brand. Its high quality and prestigious, innovative designs are recognised around the world, and the company is experiencing significant growth in the Japanese market.

Keywords:

マーチャンダイジング, ラグジュアリー, ファッション, メーカー, 消費財, 小売, 経営, 外資系

Job Ref: BPBIIJ

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Retail

Focus: Merchandising

Industry: Fashion

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: BPBIIJ-4E29945F

Date posted: 15 May 2025

Consultant: Marina Nakamura