Product Merchandising Lead

Location: Onsite in Shanghai, China

Company

H&M Group operates global fashion brands focused on accessible design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions.

What you will do

• Optimize income, assortment, stock levels, sales, and reductions across garment groups and product types.
• Set buying levels and support growth-oriented buying strategies for the region in collaboration with Demand & Supply and Commercial teams.
• Forecast supply against demand, challenge demand plans when needed, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support sales markets with pricing maps, clearance and campaign decisions, and insights from exit and liquidation cycles.
• Manage initial allocation, replenishment speed, seasonal stock blocks, and backstock requirements across warehouses and stores.
• Provide regular stock status and delivery reports to sales market commercial teams and Store Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent, in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2–4 years of experience in product merchandising, retail planning, or commercial operations in retail, fashion, or FMCG.
• Strong data-driven approach to sales analysis, forecasting, buying, and product decisions.
• Solid understanding of retail and product merchandising processes, with the ability to interpret sell-through and stock reports.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills across markets and continent teams.
• Good command of Excel and interest in BI tools such as Power BI, with strong attention to data accuracy.

Culture & Benefits

• 25% staff discount across H&M Group brands in stores and online.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and values-driven work environment.
• Access to Colleague Resource Groups for community and networking.
• Global talent community with development and career growth opportunities.
• Benefits include health insurance, wellness and family support programs, paid leave, paid time off, and a community day.

Hiring process

• Recruitment is fair, equitable, and competency-based.
• Applicants are asked not to attach a cover letter.