- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
About Loro Piana
Loro Piana stands as one of the world’s foremost authorities in exceptional textiles, renowned for its mastery of cashmere, vicuña and the quiet elegance of Italian luxury. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where heritage, innovation and uncompromising craftsmanship converge. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by discretion, excellence and respect for rare natural materials, from artisanal savoir-faire to global retail and corporate expertise. Employees are invited to uphold a legacy of quality while advancing sustainable practices, client intimacy and contemporary refinement within a brand celebrated for timeless sophistication.
Loro Piana seeks a Retail Merchandising Manager to oversee the Women’s Leather Goods and Shoes categories across Asia Pacific, with responsibility for assortment strategy, buying, performance analysis, inventory optimization, and market intelligence. The role is permanent and full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Curate and manage the regional assortment for Women’s Bags and Accessories, formulate seasonal buying strategies, and manage Open-To-Buy to balance commercial viability with brand elevation.
- Monitor and analyze sales, sell-through, and months of coverage; report on category performance and use data to guide business decisions, inventory rebalancing, and pricing position monitoring.
- Represent the category regionally and drive strategic expansion of the Bags and Accessories business, supporting customer recruitment and elevation and long-term brand positioning in APAC.
- Maintain healthy inventory architecture and collaborate with HQ and local Planning teams on stock allocation, minimizing stock while maximizing seasonal sell-through.
- Partner with Retail, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Retail Excellence, CRM, and Marketing teams to communicate product strategies, delivery schedules, and guidelines.
- Monitor the APAC luxury landscape and provide Global headquarters with structured feedback on local client trends, competitor activity, and market requirements to inform future collection development.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in retail merchandising or buying, with a proven track record in luxury Women’s Leather Goods and Shoes.
- Exceptionally strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate logically, concisely, and diplomatically with regional teams and Global headquarters.
- Deep understanding of the Asia Pacific luxury retail landscape and the ability to balance short-term commercial targets with long-term brand desirability.
- Fluency in written and spoken Business English and Mandarin is mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in retail merchandising or buying, with a proven track record in luxury Women’s Leather Goods and Shoes.
Workplace
This position is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Culture
Loro Piana fosters a refined workplace culture rooted in Italian craftsmanship, exceptional materials, and an uncompromising pursuit of quality. Employees work in an environment that values discretion, technical mastery, and long-term thinking, where heritage and innovation come together to define quiet luxury.
About Cerulean
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