Merchandise Manager

About SECTOR 6th

SECTOR 6th is an ISO-certified, SEDEX-audited, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 compliant, and REX-registered apparel manufacturer specializing in premium OEM and private label production for a diverse set of global clients. With over 25 years devoted to research and development, the company excels in performance sportswear and workwear, covering motor wear, high-visibility safety gear, flame-resistant apparel, and specialized accessories. Operating from offices in Spain and a production facility in Pakistan, SECTOR 6th offers comprehensive services from product development and sampling through to bulk production and stringent quality assurance, ensuring all manufactured goods align with client requirements. Their mission is to foster business growth by delivering dependable, adaptable, and high-caliber manufacturing solutions.

Role Overview

The Merchandise Manager will be based in Berlin, Germany, operating in a hybrid capacity with flexibility for remote work. This full-time position involves managing the assortment planning and merchandise strategy across performance sportswear and workwear segments. The role demands close alignment of merchandise plans with sales objectives and market trends. Daily responsibilities include supervising inventory levels, evaluating sales data, facilitating coordination with production and sourcing teams, and optimizing stock to prevent both deficits and surpluses. The Merchandise Manager partners with sales and customer service departments to identify client needs, develop merchandising presentations, and support key accounts with customized product solutions. Additional duties encompass monitoring sector trends, advising on pricing and promotional tactics, and upholding SECTOR 6th’s standards of quality and compliance in all merchandise planning.

Candidate Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising internally and with international clients.
• Experience in customer service focusing on managing client expectations and sustaining long-standing business relationships.
• Proven sales aptitude demonstrating effective merchandising techniques that contribute to revenue enhancement through upselling and cross-selling.
• Competence in inventory management and assortment planning, incorporating demand forecasting, stock level optimization, and category oversight.
• Professional background in apparel, sportswear, or workwear merchandising, ideally within a global manufacturing context.
• Proficient analytical capabilities and Excel skills to analyze sales, margin, and stock data, converting these insights into strategic actions.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to juggle multiple product lines, deadlines, and interdepartmental projects.
• Ability to excel in a hybrid work environment, balancing onsite presence in Berlin with remote collaboration across worldwide teams.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion Management, or related disciplines, or equivalent professional experience.