(Bilingual - Korean) Associate Merchandising Manager in CA by HYBE

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).
Bachelor’s 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.

 HYBE
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/53179-bilingual---korean-associate-merchandising-manager

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