Louis Vuitton Assistant Merchandiser — Women's RTW & Shoes
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a leading maison within the LVMH group, globally recognised for its heritage-driven luxury leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories. As an employer, the brand combines artisanal savoir-faire with rigorous commercial standards and offers a highly international, performance-oriented retail and merchandising environment.
Louis Vuitton seeks an Assistant Merchandiser (Women's RTW & Shoes) in Tokyo — support merchandising, sales analysis and product launches.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Women’s Universe merchandising team in achieving annual budget targets and executing regional strategic plans.
- Analyse weekly and monthly sales by macro function and gender to track seasonality, identify opportunity gaps and propose corrective store actions.
- Develop and support store action plans and local initiatives to optimise sell-through and meet sales objectives.
- Conduct competitor and market analysis; monitor trends, pricing and assortments to surface local opportunities and forecast demand.
- Prepare and implement product launch plans in accordance with global guidelines and local market needs.
- Coordinate with PR/Communications to ensure product exposure while safeguarding brand image.
- Optimise inventory across launches, replenishments, transfers and withdrawals in close collaboration with Supply Chain.
- Manage sample handling, prepare regular commercial reports and support trunk show activities.
- Liaise with suppliers, external partners, store teams and support functions (marketing, supply chain) to ensure seamless execution.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience in merchandising, buying, retail planning or a closely related function, preferably within luxury fashion.
- Proficiency in English (TOEIC ~700 or equivalent) and Japanese.
- Strong analytical aptitude with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills across internal and external partners.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and Word.
- Familiarity with fashion market dynamics and category-specific knowledge (RTW and footwear) is advantageous.
- Genuine passion for the brand and its products.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years of hands-on merchandising, buying or retail planning experience, ideally within luxury fashion and with exposure to women's ready-to-wear and footwear categories.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing or a related discipline preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
The maison blends deep craftsmanship and heritage with a fast-paced, results-driven commercial culture. Teams operate in a highly collaborative, international environment where attention to detail, discretion and a commitment to excellence are essential.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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