About the Company
Onitsuka Tiger was founded in 1949 as a trailblazing sports footwear brand. After decades of innovation and reinvention, the brand transformed in 2002 into a fashion‑led label rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary design. Today, Onitsuka Tiger is evolving into a premium fashion house, where luxury is expressed through artisanal quality, cultural storytelling, and an elevated client experience. Be part of a brand that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and modern elegance.
About the Role
The Senior Merchandising & Allocation Specialist supports the planning, assortment, and stock flow processes to ensure strong commercial performance across all your channels. This hybrid role combines analytical merchandising responsibilities with hands‑on allocation and in‑season trading. The Specialist works closely with cross‑functional teams to optimize product performance and deliver a consistent consumer experience.
Responsibilities
Financial & OTB Support
* Support manager on the creation of financial plans aligned with seasonal ranges and commercial goals.
* Contribute to set sales and stock targets.
* Assist in maintaining OTB and inventory plans.
* Update rolling forecasts and provide insights to support trading decisions.
Assortment Planning
* Assortments development by channel and geography.
* Provide hindsight analysis to inform OTB and future range planning.
* Brief Merchandising and HQ on consumer needs.
* Contribute to VM and space planning criteria.
* Maintain the Store Profiling database and sample management.
* Provide analysis to support line development.
Allocation, Replenishment & Trading
* Execute allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock flow.
* Monitor in‑season performance and highlight risks and opportunities.
* Support strategies to improve full‑price sell‑through.
* Participate in trading reviews and follow up on actions.
* Collaborate with Logistics to ensure product availability.
Systems & Process
* Ensure accuracy of MDM and system data flows.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
Analysis & Reporting
* Produce weekly and seasonal reports on KPIs, stock levels, and sell‑through.
* Provide data‑driven insights to support decision‑making.
Cross‑Functional Communication
* Maintain effective communication with Merchandising, VM, Retail, Logistics and Marketing teams.
* Support alignment across product, stock, and trading activities.
Qualifications
* +7 years in merchandising, buying, planning, or allocation.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills.
* Good understanding of merchandising and allocation processes.
* Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
* Previous experience in fashion is a must.
* Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.