SL LG Merchandiser

About the company

An international fashion business with a strong focus on apparel and leather goods, the company serves customers in markets around the world. Its merchandising teams connect product, commercial performance and customer insight, helping ensure that collections are relevant to local markets and available where demand exists.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the women’s leather goods business in Japan while working with colleagues across retail, marketing, visual merchandising and global teams. The collaborative, international scope provides exposure to a broad range of merchandising activities, from seasonal buying support to in-season analysis and market feedback. Based in Tokyo, the position offers a hybrid working arrangement and the chance to help shape product performance and customer experience across the local store network.

What the job entails

As Leather Goods Merchandiser, you will support the performance and growth of the women’s leather goods business in Japan. You will contribute to seasonal buying plans, monitor sales and stock across stores and product categories, and help coordinate allocation, replenishment and stock transfers to improve product availability and sell-through.

You will prepare regular business reports, identify trends and opportunities, and provide actionable analysis to local and global stakeholders. Working closely with store teams and functions including Retail, Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Communication, and CRM, you will support product launches and sales initiatives. You will also gather product and customer feedback, monitor market and competitor activity, and maintain accurate product data and merchandising tools. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys combining detailed analysis with close collaboration across teams.

Key requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years’ experience in a similar merchandising role, ideally in an international environment.
• Fluency in Japanese and business-level English, with the ability to communicate effectively with local and global stakeholders.
• A sound understanding of brands and products, with sensitivity to the leather goods category and knowledge of the Japanese market.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret sales and inventory data and identify commercial trends, risks and opportunities.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with business intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Familiarity with seasonal buying support, inventory allocation, replenishment and stock management.
• A proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills and an interest in supporting store teams and working across functions.