(Bilingual - Korean) Associate Merchandising Manager

Company: HYBE
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

HYBE America is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Associate Merchandising Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in optimizing profitability, ensuring seamless purchase process, and enhancing inventory productivity. Collaborating with global headquarters and cross-functional partners, the Associate Merchandising Manager will support the execution of Hybe Artists merchandising strategies and contribute to the overall business objectives.Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including headquarters in Korea and E-Commerce platform partner, to facilitate order placement, track expected product availability, and oversee export/import activities for inbound product flow.
• Own the creation and maintenance of purchase orders, inbound deliveries, and invoice processing, ensuring streamlined procurement and financial operations in our ERP system (SAP).
• Assist in developing seasonal and event-driven merchandising strategies that fuel growth across B2B, B2C, and online channels.
• Effectively manage the inventory lifecycle at the SKU level, implementing markdowns and liquidation strategies to optimize inventory productivity.
• Utilize analytics tools and cross-functional partnerships to evaluate product performance, forecast sales, and identify business opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive sales reports and conduct ad hoc analysis to uncover growth and profitability opportunities.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive calendar of product launches, pre-order and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with our logistics team to optimize inbound orders and ensure efficient distribution of products.
• Provide essential administrative support to the Senior Manager for event-driven projects, including offline pop-up events and new business development.
• Stay abreast of trends in the music and entertainment business to contribute insights that inform future strategies.Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in both Korean and English required (oral & written).
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a relevant industry (Merchandising, Wholesale, Supply Chain Management, or E-Commerce).
  • Experience managing a high-sales-volume category (high SKU count, heavy seasonality, high revenue).
  • Familiarity with Supply Chain Systems; proficiency in SAP ERP software is a plus.
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Skilled at managing multiple priorities and consistently meeting deadlines.

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