- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
About Kenzo
Founded in Paris in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, Kenzo is a singular luxury house where Japanese sensibility meets the energy of the French capital. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for its bold prints, cultural dialogue, and joyful approach to fashion, accessories, and fragrance. As an employer, Kenzo offers a creative, international environment that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and contemporary vision. Its teams contribute to a brand legacy defined by openness, color, and movement, while benefiting from the standards, resources, and global perspective of one of the world’s leading luxury groups.
The Merchandising Manager leads Kenzo Japan’s merchandising strategy, with a focus on Mens and Womens Ready-to-Wear, FW, HB and SLG, overseeing assortment planning and business performance in partnership with Paris headquarters and Retail teams. This permanent, full-time, on-site role develops the product offer for the Japanese market.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver budgeted sales targets by product category.
- Collaborate with the global buying team, sharing local market feedback and insights to influence final assortment selections from headquarters.
- Provide line plans, best-seller recaps, and direction on new business opportunities.
- Conduct rolling 12-month sales and inventory forecasts across full-price and outlet channels, identifying timing and financial risks against budget and developing strategies to optimize year-end inventory levels.
- Analyze sales performance by product category and store to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.
- Review past performance, monitor emerging trends, and implement actions to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Build and share knowledge of KENZO customers, the industry, and competitors through regular visits to stores and relevant competitor locations.
- Collaborate with internal departments to execute merchandising strategies effectively, including in-store launches.
- Develop in-store product launch plans and work with relevant teams to ensure timely merchandise delivery.
- Partner with Retail teams on timely in-store product transfers, inventory optimization, and minimizing missed sales opportunities.
- Manage outlet-channel promotional activities, allocations, and performance analysis end to end.
- Deliver seasonal product training sessions for store staff.
- Partner with and support Quality Assurance in resolving product quality or production-related issues.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of merchandising experience in the fashion or luxury sector, with strong Ready-to-Wear experience.
- Excellent analytical capabilities and a strong commercial mindset.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and strong reporting skills.
- Understanding of the Japanese luxury and fashion retail market.
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English.
- Experience collaborating with international headquarters teams.
- Proactive and collaborative approach, with a genuine passion for fashion and product.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of merchandising experience within the fashion or luxury sector
Culture
Kenzo fosters a vibrant, multicultural workplace where Parisian sophistication meets bold, playful creative energy inspired by global perspectives. As an employer, it encourages individuality, collaboration, and artistic curiosity, offering teams an environment that values innovation, craftsmanship, and the freedom to challenge conventions.
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