Head of Merchandising

At Fossil Group, we embrace innovation, creativity, and quality across our fashion and lifestyle accessories portfolio. As part of the APAC Regional Merchandising team, we ensure our products connect with diverse regional consumers while staying aligned with global brand strategies.This position, based in Hong Kong, focuses on our esteemed licensed brands, Michael Kors and Diesel in our major Asian markets, such as Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia.As a Head of Merchandising, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and collaborating with global brand teams, regional sales, key account partners, marketing and demand planners to implement brand strategies that help achieve both financial and business objectives.This individual will represent the global brand teams in key account meetings, ensuring a balance between global brand identity and regional adaptation.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Assortment Planning and Lifecycle Management:Collaborate with global brand teams to implement tiered assortment strategies, ensuring alignment with global guidance while adapting to local market needs. Evaluate and communicate regional preferences to ensure a carefully curated product mix that resonates with consumers.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with regional demand planning, commercial teams, and marketing teams to drive synergy and alignment on product selections, inventory levels, and promotional strategies. Act as the liaison between commercial teams and global merchandising teams, ensuring key account needs are met. Support the growth of new commercial platforms in key markets while staying aligned with global brand initiatives.Sales Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, and Sales Tools:Collaborate with commercial teams to analyze sales data and provide insights that drive growth and support key accounts. Use market data to monitor competitors’ assortments, pricing, and strategies, identifying opportunities and gaps. Stay updated on regional trends and consumer behavior to keep product strategies competitive. Create region-specific merchandising tools to empower sales teams and support success for each of the licensed brands in their respective markets.Distribution/Door Count Management:Support the global team with new distribution approvals and the management of annual door count tracking to ensure brand presence is optimized across the region.Quarterly Fixture Buys:Collaborate with the global team in managing quarterly fixture requirements, following growth strategies and prioritizing key markets for maximum impact.Trade Show & Regional Support:Provide active support in planning and preparing for key trade shows and account meetings. Ensure that all brands are properly represented and positioned for success in these events.Key Skills & QualificationsExperience: 10+ years of experience in merchandising, fashion, accessories, or consumer goods, ideally with luxury or premium brands.Brand Understanding: Strong knowledge of Michael Kors and Diesel brand positioning, aesthetic, and market presence.Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of regional consumer behavior, luxury retail landscapes, and competitive positioning.Data-Driven Approach: Ability to analyze sales data, trends, and performance metrics to make informed merchandising decisions.Collaboration & Communication: Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and global brand teams.Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment, balancing global brand strategies with local market execution.Why Join Fossil Group?At Fossil Group, we celebrate curiosity, authenticity, grit, humor, and impact. This role offers an opportunity to shape the product and merchandising strategy across Asia for some of the world’s most recognized licensed brands, working with a global team passionate about design, innovation, and consumer engagement.