Assistant Merchandiser Planner

About SUMWON STUDIOS

SUMWON STUDIOS is a rapidly expanding collective of direct-to-consumer fashion brands including MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, BALR, Baby Phat, AiiRZ, and KiZN. Our goal is to develop bold and culturally relevant fashion brands that engage a wide global audience. We combine the expertise of designers, trend forecasters, and digital innovators to transform creative concepts into commercially successful products. Our deep understanding of consumer behavior, trends, and data-driven insights allows us to craft inspiring and high-performing brands. Partnering exclusively with one of the world's largest fashion retailers, we have access to over 150 million customers globally, providing an unmatched platform for growth. We foster a fast-paced, digital-first culture driven by forward-thinking individuals ready to challenge norms and make an impact in global fashion.

Role Overview

The Assistant Merchandiser Planner is integral to our merchandise planning operations, ensuring timely, high-quality product launches while supporting planning through insightful analysis. Responsibilities include managing daily launches across brands, monitoring critical development timelines, curating product selections for landing pages, and delivering detailed performance analyses to guide buying and merchandising strategies. This role combines operational execution, analytical insight, and merchandising curation — ideal for individuals who excel at coordinating tasks and understanding underlying data.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily scheduling of product launches for assigned brands and conduct pre-launch quality checks including imagery, content, and pricing.
• Collaborate with design and buying teams to resolve any pre-launch discrepancies.
• Maintain and communicate launch calendars with cross-functional teams.
• Track product development timelines, follow up on sample statuses, and manage sample reorder processes.
• Ensure all internal teams and suppliers adhere to agreed timelines and compliance standards.
• Prepare in-depth performance reports for monthly and quarterly strategy discussions.
• Analyze brand data and market intelligence to identify attributes driving sales and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Monitor product imagery and content quality, requesting necessary improvements to maintain standards.
• Create and manage line lists for onsite landing pages and support buying teams with assortment planning.

Candidate Profile

• Possess 1-2 years of experience in merchandising, buying, e-commerce, or product operations, or be a fresh graduate with relevant fashion or retail internship experience.
• Experience with fashion retail, e-commerce, or marketplaces is highly valued.
• Good understanding of the fashion product lifecycle from design through launch.
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret product performance data and recognize trends.
• Organized with an ability to manage multiple priorities and a keen eye for detail, especially concerning quality control.
• Proactive problem solver with a process-oriented mindset focused on efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Commercially aware of factors impacting fashion product success.
• Skilled at product curation with an eye for building appealing assortments.
• Appreciative of fashion trends and their influence on consumer buying behavior.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave starting with 25 days, increasing to 30 days after the first year.
• Enjoy a 30% employee discount across all SUMWON STUDIOS brands.
• Access to ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Participate in engaging company social events.
• Work alongside some of the most dynamic and creative colleagues in the industry.

Why Choose SUMWON STUDIOS?

SUMWON STUDIOS is reshaping fast fashion using a progressive mindset. Join a passionate and innovative team where your creativity will help build brands that resonate internationally.