JOB SUMMARY:
The Merchandiser is responsible for executing Category directives globally. He or she is the liaison among Brand Product Development team, US Sourcing team and in-country offices, managing seasonal developments and key communications. He or she works in conjunction with Brand PD team, US sourcing team and in-country office to support Brand needs. Communicate and collaborate closely with Brand PD team, US Sourcing team and in-country teams is a must.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Product & Fabric Development
1. Work with Brand PD team and US Sourcing team on all development details, if required
2. Work with Sourcing Manager and in-country team to allocate right product/fabric with right vendor/mill at right cost
3. Establish Time & Action Calendar for each program
4. Ensure on-time delivery and product quality
5. Follow up & track on weekly progress by ensuring in-country teams update the trackers timely
6. Do quality controls in factory when needed
2. Vendor performance
7. Partner with in-country team to establish strategic vendor development for long term business growth
8. Troubleshoot production and delivery problems, where is needed.
9. Evaluate and monitor the performance of vendor base
10. Support, facilitate and drive aligned global vendor landscape
3. Sourcing
11. Source new products/vendors via trade shows or available resources
12. Understand capabilities of our vendors
13. Support speed to market
14. Risk mitigation in supporting Brands business
15. Prepare & publish monthly status reporting to Brand Sourcing
16. Support Department with other assigned duties
JOB COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCES
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
17. Minimum 2 years of regional sourcing and product development
18. Basic knowledge of manufacturing process in textile & apparel or home furnishing products
Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
19. proficiency in MS Office,. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Words
20. ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
21. analytical and problem-solving skills
22. good interpersonal skills
23. good communication and negotiation skills
Requirements
24. Meticulous, detail oriented with high accuracy working on large volume of data
25. Fast learner with initiative and Independent
26. Professionally fluent English in writing and speaking
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