Hermès Assistant Merchandise Manager

Hermès is a family-owned French luxury house renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, exceptional materials and a curated approach to product creation and retail. Operating globally through regional subsidiaries such as Hermès Australia Pty Ltd, the brand combines creative autonomy with a long-standing heritage of savoir-faire and selective international expansion.

1. Develop and execute open-to-buy budgets, allocation plans and category-specific merchandise selection strategies for assigned boutiques.
2. Forecast sales and stock requirements for new launches and carryover lines; prepare in-season and post-season performance analysis to optimise assortment and inventory levels.
3. Manage open-to-buy accounts in collaboration with buyers, synthesise buying results and present post-buy findings to senior management.
4. Monitor monthly sales and inventory metrics; drive sell-through for seasonal and permanent collections and implement remedial action plans to improve performance.
5. Define and maintain min-max levels for permanent stock and oversee automatic replenishment rules to ensure continuity of supply.
6. Co-ordinate with customer service, retail planning, logistics and inventory teams to facilitate product supply for launches, store openings and ongoing operations.
7. Provide qualitative trend analysis and CRM-derived customer insights to inform short- and long-term buying and assortment decisions.
8. Collaborate with regional and international teams on cross-functional projects and ensure alignment between office strategy and boutique execution.
9. Implement strategies to minimise aged stock and manage exit strategies for slow-moving items.
10. Contribute to annual budgeting, reforecasting and business planning processes aligned with financial objectives.

1. Minimum 3 years of merchandise planning, buying or allocation experience; demonstrable experience within fashion or luxury retail advantageous.
2. Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Fashion, Merchandising or a related discipline preferred.
3. Advanced numerical and analytical capability with proven Excel proficiency.
4. Strong commercial acumen and understanding of luxury consumer behaviour.
5. Proven negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
6. Eligible to work full-time in Australia (full working rights required).

1. Advanced Excel
2. CRM
3. Open-to-buy (OTB) management
4. Forecasting
5. Assortment planning
6. Inventory management
7. Post-buy analysis
8. Sales and sell-through analysis
9. Vendor negotiation
10. Retail planning

Minimum three years' hands-on experience in merchandise planning, allocation or buying, preferably within the luxury or fashion sectors; experience working with boutique networks and cross-functional commercial teams is highly desirable.

Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Fashion, Merchandising or a related field preferred.

Hermès fosters a culture rooted in craftsmanship, creative autonomy and meticulous attention to detail. The workplace emphasises long-term brand stewardship, collaborative cross-functional working and respect for artisanal values across commercial and retail operations.