Gucci Merchandising Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
About %s
Gucci, founded in Florence in 1921, stands as one of the world's preeminent luxury brands, celebrated for its distinctive creative vision, Italian craftsmanship, and continuous innovation. Under the leadership of President and CEO Francesca Bellettini and the artistic direction of Demna, the House redefines luxury and fashion on the global stage. Gucci operates as a maison within the Kering group, a global luxury conglomerate comprising renowned houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty.
Gucci Merchandising Manager in Shanghai: oversee inventory, buying, and sales analysis for assigned product categories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor daily sales and inventory levels to identify stock-outs and proactively capitalize on market opportunities
- Conduct weekly and monthly analysis of inventory and sales performance data across all platforms to identify business trends, clientele patterns, and product preferences by channel
- Generate and present weekly and monthly business performance updates to senior management
- Execute frequent category deep dives to extract product insights and identify emerging market trends across channels
- Manage weekly delivery and stock arrival schedules, identify potential risks in launch plans, and propose proactive solutions
- Identify and evaluate product opportunities through local stock mutualization and headquarters requests
- Develop and execute newness launch plans in alignment with department-of-sales and e-commerce festivity calendars
- Monitor seasonal newness sell-through percentages and implement appropriate strategies to optimize inventory liquidation and sales performance
- Conduct bi-monthly product projections for carryover styles across selected categories
- Collaborate with visual merchandising teams to prioritize products and develop comprehensive zoning plans
- Partner with training departments to develop product knowledge enhancement initiatives and conduct seasonal product training sessions for retail staff
- Coordinate with communications and client engagement teams to ensure consistent and synchronized product messaging across all platforms
- Analyze seasonal performance differences between online and offline channels to inform buying decisions
- Execute independent management of assigned categories during buying campaigns, assuming ownership of assortment proposals and presenting materials to local and headquarters review committees
- Coach and support subordinates with buying campaign documentation and system data entry
- Proactively monitor competitor product offerings, actions, and market trends, providing regular updates to senior management
- Lead transversal cross-functional projects on an ad-hoc basis
Qualifications
- Proven experience in merchandising, category management, or inventory management within luxury retail or fashion
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex product assortments and buying cycles
- Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities
- Experience presenting business insights to senior leadership
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in merchandising, category management, or related roles within luxury fashion or selective retail environments, with demonstrated proficiency in inventory optimization and buying campaign management.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business Administration, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Gucci cultivates a culture that honors creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation whilst embracing bold individuality and artistic expression. The brand fosters an environment where team members are empowered to contribute to the redefinition of luxury through their expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence. As part of the Kering group, Gucci offers access to a global network of luxury brands and supports continuous professional development and creative growth.
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