Alfred Dunhill Merchandising Manager

About Alfred Dunhill

Alfred Dunhill, the British house founded in 1893, is synonymous with refined masculinity, craftsmanship, and a spirit of purposeful innovation. As an employer, the brand offers a distinctive environment where heritage leatherwork, tailoring, accessories, and contemporary retail excellence meet a global luxury clientele. Colleagues are invited to uphold exacting standards of service and product knowledge while contributing to a culture that values discretion, curiosity, and disciplined creativity. With roots in London and a presence across key international markets, Alfred Dunhill appeals to professionals who appreciate timeless design, meticulous detail, and the opportunity to shape the future of an enduring gentleman’s luxury maison.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support seasonal buying and assortment planning by analyzing sales, inventory, customer demand, market trends and pricing
• Monitor sales, sell-through, inventory, weeks of holding and delivery status; identify opportunities and risks and implement timely actions
• Control inventory through allocation, consolidation, store transfers, replenishment or reorders, and event stock planning
• Develop and execute category or channel action plans to achieve sales, margin and sell-through targets
• Provide quantitative and qualitative product feedback to Head of Merchandising and HQ; communicate Japan market needs
• Partner with Retail, stores, VM, Marketing, CRM, Wholesale and Operations to ensure effective product launches and commercial execution
• Forecast carry-over and replenishment requirements and support sales, inventory and purchasing planning
• Prepare weekly and ad hoc reports, translating data into clear recommendations and follow-up actions
• Plan assortments for pop-ups, events and other business opportunities; support product training for store teams
• Manage merchandising for Outlet channel and Family Sale
• Contribute to cross-category projects and broader merchandising priorities as business needs evolve

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in merchandising, buying, planning or inventory control
• Preferably luxury or fashion sector experience
• Strong business acumen and ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency; experience with BI or planning tools preferred
• Excellent organization, prioritization, accuracy and follow-through
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective team player and cross-functional influencer
• Client and product orientation, problem-solving ability, agility, initiative and integrity
• Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English

Skills

Experience

3+ years in merchandising, buying, planning or inventory control, preferably in luxury or fashion retail environments.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

Culture

Alfred Dunhill fosters a refined, heritage-led workplace where craftsmanship, British elegance, and contemporary luxury shape the everyday environment. As an employer, the brand values discretion, expertise, and collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a distinctive maison with a strong legacy in men’s style and design.

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