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<description>Information on Jobs in Japan for bilingual Japanese and English speakers, plus an invaluable resource for foreigners Living and Working in Japan.</description> 
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:59:48 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>【外資系・スポーツアパレル】 リテールマネージャー/Retail Manager (SMR-358210-GBC)</title> 
	<description>1.	競合的な利点に基づいた小売ビジネスの発展
2.	販売能力及び遂行におけるプロセスの開発及びその改善のリード
3.	小売業専門チーム、情報システム、マーケティング及びトレーニングの全体把握
4.	小売業部門の目標設定の管理
5.	顧客に対するサポートの継続的な改善の導入

1.	Develop the Retail business as a key source of competitive advantage by building a first-rate Retail organization, enhancing Retail expertise, implementing best practice Retail operations	
2.	Lead the development and improvement of retail capabilities and processes of own retail&amp;rsquo;s operations	
3.	Oversee Retail teams specializing in retail operations, retail information systems, POS planning and development, retail marketing and retail training.
4.	Responsible for setting performance goals for Retail department	
5.	Drive continuous improvement of retail support for customers (training, POS and trade marketing implementation) to improve customer retail performance
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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00105602.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:04:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>【外資系・スポーツアパレル】 リテール・MDマネージャー/Retail Manager or MD Manager (SC-358190-GBC)</title> 
	<description>1.	オペレーション上の処理を行い、店舗の要求への対応・調整（プロダクトの配置、什器、ビジュアルツール）			
2.	店舗から在庫・売上状況の情報の入手			
3.	MDプランを計画、実施、レビュー（年間、シーズン、月間、週間）
4.	店舗との適切なコミュニケーションをとり、情報の提供		
5.	適切な在庫レベルをモニタリングし、必要な調整
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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00105549.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:34:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>【外資系・ラグジュアリーブランド】 調達コーディネーター / Procurement Coordinator (CP-327700-LZO)</title> 
	<description>1.	各部署ごとにデータを準備
2.	新規供給元の構築
3.	購買における戦略的報告の準備
4.	サプライヤーとの交渉
5.	コストパフォーマンスの最適化

1.	Historical data preparation for each department by request base
2.	New suppliers sourcing
3.	Preparation of purchasing statistics report
4.	Negotiation with suppliers
5.	Optimization of Cost Performance</description> 
	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00105529.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:15:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>MDマネジャー/ バイヤー/ 欧州ファッション企業/ MD MANAGER/ BUYER</title> 
	<description>Your responsibilities will be to :
- Oversee the merchandising and visual impact of collections in all 　
　stores.
- Monitor the budget/expense, and forecaste in the responsible 
　category.
- Support generating sales plans for each store and develop a 
　corresponding inventory flow to ensure success.
- Support forecasting of the season and, making orders/re-orders. 
- Co-ordinate product with media campaigns and in store events.
- Place in-season re-orders and adjust inventories (transfer 
　mechanism) to maximise full price sell-through.
- Liaise with store managers to ensure special needs are met
- Liaise with Logistics to ensure prompt deliveries
- Liaise with regional visual merchandisers to ensure product 
　co-ordination.

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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/0096614.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:51:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>Apparel Product line Manager 　外資系スポーツアパレルメーカーでプロダクトマネジャー</title> 
	<description>Apparel Product line Manager 

■Main Responsibilities 
・Formulate and execute short-term and long-term business plan for a category in
charge based on customer’s needs, market competitiveness and other brands.
・Leads product planning: product positioning, product development, distribution
strategy and pricing for a category in charge .
・Product flow and Visual Merchandising calendars and strategy
・Prepare annual sales plans for a category in charge product.

■Requirements
・Experience with apparel selling, merchandising, planning and sourcing practice
s.
・Knowledge of the sportswear market in Japan, apparel　design/materials/styling
and production control.
・Experience and understanding of competitive/related brands in Japan
・Successful experience of product marketing by planning, scheduling, executing 
apparel programs in Japan.

■Essential Personality/Character
・Management skills and leadership.
・Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a matrix structure 
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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00100322.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:10:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>Jewelry Product Manager</title> 
	<description>Our client is one of the world’s leading jewelry and accessories brands with an outstanding collection of high-end designs across a number of different categories. They are looking for a JEWELRY PRODUCT MANAGER, who will create communicate and deliver value to customers. Under the supervision of the Jewelry Group Manager, you will be responsible for the following activities:

1: Capture marketing insights
&amp;middot; Get to know the marketing environments: macro environment (demographic, economic, technological, trends, etc.) and microenvironment (customers, competition, etc

2: Marketing Strategies and Plans
&amp;middot; Conduct marketing &amp; communication campaigns on new key product launches and on existing collections while coordinating with all other departments (Retail, Communication, CRM, VMD and Supply Chain) and Central Headquarters. Make sure information is properly relayed.
&amp;middot; Assist the group manager for strategic plan 
&amp;middot; Identify potential long-term opportunities (sources of future growth, forward thinking) 
	
3: Shape the market offerings
&amp;middot; Sales analysis process : follow-up of business activity by product category and recommend action plans
&amp;middot; Product portfolio management: novelties vs. product life cycle management
&amp;middot; Assist Group Manager on pricing strategies
&amp;middot; Investigate on the market trends (competitors’ offering, market expectations) to propose new product opportunities.
&amp;middot; Provide insight on quality, design, packaging, service, sales technique, etc.
	
4: Connect with customers
&amp;middot; Reinforce customer knowledge: identify customer segmentation &amp; customer targets for new campaigns together with CRM
&amp;middot; Create the best value for market targets, understanding their behavior, lifestyle, and purchasing pattern

5: Ensure communication &amp; sales support
&amp;middot; Be the key interlocutor and support for boutiques concerning his/her products.
&amp;middot; Provide support to communication team for press presentations (Christmas in Summer, etc.)
&amp;middot; Make presentations to partners (gaishos, Dpt stores, etc.) on specific topics: High Jewlry Fair, new collections, etc.
&amp;middot; Participate in targeted High Jewelry Fair to enhance customer knowledge and build relationship with retail staffs.
	
6: Integrate with Supply Chain and Merchandising
&amp;middot; Make forecasts (BU/LE process, all products including novelties), propose price and launching date.
&amp;middot; Insure smooth communication flow on products with Supply Chain Manager by organizing regular follow-up meetings.
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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/0085618.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:57:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>MEN&amp;rsquo;S MERCHANDIZER</title> 
	<description>This is an exciting position with the trendiest line of a world-renowned fashion brand. If you have confidence in your skills as a men’s ready-to-wear merchandiser, this is the right job for you!  

Your job responsibilities will include:

1. Handling buying requests from all shops
2. Participating in the seasonal briefing in Italy
3. Selection of purchase
4. Ordering the merchandise
5. Discrepancy check of the merchandise
6. Assisting managers with the preparation of product books for shops
7. Preparing sales reports




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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/0085802.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:57:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>Accessories Assistant Product Manager</title> 
	<description>A leader on the market for high-end excuisite accessories and jewelry, our client is looking for a young energetic person to contribute to the company’s growth as an ASSISTANT PRODUCT MANAGER. Under the guidance and supervision of the Accessories Group Manager, you will assist in all product management of the following categories: Leather goods, Eyewear, Gift, Pen, Clock, Lighters, and Scarfs. In addition, you will be responsible for the promotion and communication activities with other departments, including HQ and boutiques. Other duties include:

- market analysis - competitor analysis, collecting market information

- attend meetings with HQ staff

- VMD 

- Communication with Supply Chain Management and Merchandising Division</description> 
	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00104083.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:56:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>◆コンサルティング依頼◆：　アパレル業界のエキスパート募集中！！</title> 
	<description>アパレル業界のエキスパートの方を探しています！！

業界のエキスパートとして、弊社クライアントであるアナリスト（主に投資関連）に対し
ご自身が今まで培ってこられた知識、ご経験を基にコンサルテーション（ヒアリング）をお願いさせて頂きたいと思います。　※弊社への正規採用ではございません。

≪コンサルティング依頼内容≫
コンサルティングは直接クライアントと電話でお話頂く形が中心となり、今までのご経験やすでにお持ちの知識、又は一般公開情報を基に業界動向に関する個人的客観的ご意見を頂く形になります。しかしながら、非公開情報や機密情報に関しては一切お話頂かないよう皆様にお願いしております。弊社ではこのようにコンサルテーションを通して、実際に業界の第一線でご活躍されているエキスパートの方、またはご退職されたOBの方からの現場の生の声をクライアントに届け、クライアントのその業界・産業に対する知識の向上、意思決定の支援を行っております。

コンサルティング内の質問例：
◆現在の市場動向、業界動向、今後の展望
◆各企業の強み・弱み(マーケティング、経営構造等)


≪お支払い≫
お支払いはコンサルティング終了後、事前にカウンシルメンバーご自身で設定頂くコンサルティング料金（時給制）に基づき弊社よりお支払いさせてい頂きます。コンサルテーション分野は多岐に渡っておりますので今後さらに貴方様の専門に適したプロジェクトをご案内させた頂くこともございます。

貴方様より頂いたご提供頂いたすべての情報は、コンサルティング・プロジェクトに関連する範囲においてのみ使用させていただき、その他の目的では一切公開致しません。
また、登録費などの費用は一切発生致しませんのでご安心下さい。

※今回のご依頼させて頂いております内容は前述のように業界のエキスパートとして、弊社クライアントに対し、ご自身のご経験を基に個人的コメントを頂きたいというコンサルティングのご依頼であり、弊社の正規雇用依頼ではないということをご理解、ご了承ください。

弊社についての詳しい情報はこちらのホームページよりご覧いただけます。 
http://www.glgroup.com　（英語）

その他の情報は以下のホームページよりご覧ください。 
http://www.glgcouncils.jp　 （日本語） 
http://www.glgcouncils.com　 （英語） 

ご質問等ございましたら、ご遠慮なく私村井までご連絡ください。

皆様からのご連絡心よりお待ちしております。
以上、何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます。
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	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00105458.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:54:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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	<title>Boutique Manager</title> 
	<description>◆Generate new business
◆Find ways to generate sales outside of boutique as the store, and others</description> 
	<link>http://www.careercross.com/en/00102028.html</link> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:46:00 +0900</pubDate> 
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