ÉTOILE BNK | Clothing Brand
ÉTOILE BNK is looking for a Product Merchandising & Production Planning Manager to oversee product planning, production planning, inventory, and launch readiness in a structured and systematic way.
This role plays a key part in connecting Design, Product, Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Ecommerce, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure that each collection is launched on time, produced in the right quantity, maintains strong margins, and minimizes stock-out or overstock issues.
We are looking for someone who understands the fashion business from the perspectives of product, numbers, production, and sales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Merchandising Strategy
- Plan product assortments for each collection in alignment with brand direction, sales targets, and customer demand.
- Analyze historical sales performance to identify Hero SKUs, Core Products, Newness, and Repeat Products.
- Develop assortment plans by product category, such as Dress, Top, Jacket, Pants, Skirt, Set, and Accessories.
- Define the number of styles, colors, sizes, and production quantities for each collection.
- Work closely with the Designer team to ensure new products are visually appealing, commercially viable, and margin-friendly.
- Sales Forecast & Buying Plan
- Analyze sales data by product, channel, size, and color.
- Forecast production quantities based on historical sales, trends, campaign plans, and launch calendars.
- Plan buying and production quantities to reduce stock-out and overproduction issues.
- Evaluate demand for new products and products suitable for repeat production.
- Prepare sales projections and stock projections for each collection.
- Production Planning
- Develop the production calendar in alignment with the collection launch plan and marketing calendar.
- Track the full product development process from Design → Pattern → Sample → Fitting → Size Grading → Production → QC → Stock-in.
- Coordinate with Pattern, Sample, Production, Procurement, and Warehouse teams.
- Monitor the timeline of each style to ensure products are ready for launch as planned.
- Track production status and report progress in a structured manner.
- BOM, Costing & Margin Control
- Coordinate the preparation of BOM for each style, including main fabric, lining, buttons, zippers, labels, packaging, and other materials.
- Review production cost per unit with Product, Production, and Finance teams.
- Calculate preliminary margin for each style.
- Recommend cost optimization opportunities without compromising product quality or brand image.
- Ensure each collection has a proper pricing structure that supports the company’s margin goals.
- Launch Readiness Management
- Check the readiness of each collection before launch.
- Track whether products are stocked in according to schedule.
- Coordinate with E-Commerce, Sales, Live, and Marketing teams to prepare product information.
- Prepare product information such as price, color, size, selling points, product details, and stock availability.
- Ensure Hero SKUs are ready before the actual launch date.
- Inventory & Stock Management
- Monitor sales performance and remaining inventory after launch.
- Analyze Fast Moving, Slow Moving, and Dead Stock products.
- Recommend reorder, restock, clearance, or promotion plans with Sales and Ecommerce teams.
- Prepare Stock Aging Reports and Sell-through Reports.
- Plan to reduce inventory cash lock-up and improve stock turnover efficiency.
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Work with the Designer team to plan new products.
- Work with the Production team to manage timelines and production quantities.
- Work with the Warehouse team to control stock-in and stock movement.
- Work with E-Commerce, Sales, and Live teams to plan product availability for each sales channel.
- Work with Finance to control product cost, margin, and cash flow related to inventory and production.
- Reporting & Performance Analysis
- Prepare weekly and monthly Product Performance Reports.
- Analyze Sell-through Rate, Gross Margin, Stock Turnover, Inventory Aging, and Sales by SKU.
- Summarize key learnings after each collection launch.
- Use sales data and customer feedback to improve product plans for future collections.
- Report product, production, and inventory risks to management in advance.
- Process Improvement
- Build structured workflows between Product, Production, Inventory, and Sales teams.
- Develop templates, tracking sheets, and dashboards for product and production tracking.
- Reduce missed tasks, delays, data inconsistencies, and incorrect production quantities.
- Create SOPs for Merchandising, Production Planning, and Launch Readiness.
- Improve processes to support the long-term growth of the brand.
KPIs:
- Collection Launch On-time Rate
- Production Timeline Accuracy
- Sell-through Rate
- Gross Margin by SKU
- Stock Turnover
- Inventory Aging
- Reorder Accuracy
- Forecast Accuracy
- Stock-out Rate
- Dead Stock Reduction
- Product Readiness Before Launch
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in Product Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, Production Planning, Buying, Inventory Planning, or Supply Chain within the Fashion / Retail industry.
- Strong understanding of fashion business processes, from Design, Sample, Production, Costing, Stock-in to Sales.
- Ability to analyze sales data and plan production quantities.
- Understanding of Assortment Planning, Size Ratio, Color Ratio, and Product Mix.
- Basic understanding of product cost, margin, and pricing structure.
- Strong cross-functional coordination skills.
- Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets / Lark / ERP or product data management systems.
- Structured, detail-oriented, and strong in follow-up.
- Able to work under timelines and pressure in a fast-paced fashion business.
- Good understanding of fashion trends, customer demand, and commercially viable products.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Thinks systematically and can manage many details effectively.
- Understands product, numbers, production, and sales.
- Has high ownership and follows through until completion.
- Is detail-oriented, responsible, and highly accountable.
- Makes decisions based on data, not feelings alone.
- Works well with multiple teams.
- Can foresee problems and raise risks before they become serious issues.
- Understands that strong product planning is the foundation of growth in the fashion business.
Bonus If You Have:
- Experience working with a Fashion Brand, Designer Brand, Retail Brand, or Ecommerce Fashion business.
- Experience managing production across multiple SKUs per month.
- Experience in Sales Forecasting, Stock Forecasting, or Reorder Planning.
- Experience working with garment factories, suppliers, or production teams.
- Understanding of Live Commerce, Marketplace, and product planning by sales channel.
- Experience using ERP, Inventory Systems, or Product Tracking Systems.
- Understanding of QC, BOM, and Tech Pack.
Interested Candidates, Please Send:
- Resume
- Portfolio or related work samples, if available
- Examples of Product Planning / Merchandising / Production Planning work you have managed
- 3 projects you are most proud of, including the results achieved
Apply: hr.bnheadquarters@gmail.com
Final-round candidates may be asked to complete a case study assignment as part of the selection process.
Location: Pradiphat 17, Bangkok
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