Award-winning executive recruitment firm Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading fashion and lifestyle retail group in Thailand seeking an experienced Head of Retail Merchandising & Buying. The organization operates a portfolio of internationally recognized brands and is known for delivering modern, experience-driven retail through innovation and technology.
This role will lead and execute the end-to-end merchandising and buying strategy across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels, ensuring product mix, inventory investment, and financial planning are aligned with brand positioning, customer demand, and commercial objectives, while maximizing full-price sell-through and minimizing markdowns.
Job Responsibilities
Define and lead the merchandising and buying strategy across all channels, including wholesale key accounts.
Own seasonal assortment planning, allocation, replenishment, and overall inventory performance, including sell-through, STR, and stock turnover.
Drive merchandise financial planning, covering Open-to-Buy (OTB), range architecture, and pricing strategy.
Leverage performance analytics to guide weekly and monthly trading decisions with agility and commercial focus.
Partner closely with Wholesale, Retail Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Expansion teams to ensure aligned and effective execution.
Identify consumer trends and market opportunities to strengthen and expand the product portfolio.
Lead, coach, and develop merchandising, buying, planning, and allocation teams to build high performance and capability.
Job Requirements
Extensive years in merchandising and buying, with experience in a senior leadership role.
Strong experience in lifestyle, premium, luxury, or sportswear retail.
Proven strength in merchandise financial planning and inventory optimization.
Highly analytical, commercially driven, and collaborative.
Experience with ERP/merchandising systems and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent command of English, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
