Job Description
? Merchandising Manager is responsible and accountable for monitoring the entire merchandising pipeline from development, costing, order placement and production follow up.
? Oversee the team’s merchandising activities toward the accomplishment of objectives.
? Source and identify qualified vendors, liaise closely with suppliers and conduct business development strategically.
? Negotiate and work out the best pricing point with appropriated suppliers.
Responsibilities
? Manage team, Costing and Production with certain Developments.
? Facilitates business with riskless quality, competitive costing and practical bulk production.
? Drive costing with analytics and comparison, achieve company’s expectations.
? Plan production and monitor production team by utilizing TNA to ensure on time delivery with quality product.
? Manage vendor loading and capacity. Assess supplier performance to assist in current production and better plan for future, a risk preventor.
? Manage vendor relationships and new vendor on-boarding, identify and build a healthy matrix.
? Facilitate major issue settlement between the office, suppliers and headquarter.
? Act with charismatic leadership in coordination with teams. Train, Teach, Coach.
? Execute continuous improvement in process.
? Play a key role in the company by developing trustful relationship, establishing mutual respect with counterparts. Learning by sharing with and supporting overseas branch offices/
Qualifications/Requirements
? Merchandising knowledge – experience leading and planning in sample development, costing strategy production monitor, has MNC working experiences is a benefit.
? Planning and Execution – experience in planning, prioritize and adapt to change while maintaining results for multiple projects.
? Results Driven Problem Solver – views problem from multiple angles and provides viable, innovative options for resolution.
? Talent Builder – experience in leading teams and developing talent.
? Excellent Communicator – proven capability communicating and effectively adapting to the audience needs.
? University Graduate/Higher Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or relevant disciplines.
? At least 15 years relevant garment/textile experiences
? Good supervisory experiences.
? Fluency in written and spoken English.
? Fluency in utilizing offices software.
? Familiar with US market is an advantage.