1. Follow up orders with factories, customers, and internal parties to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery;
2. Review Purchase Orders, work with internal team to book fabrics and trims for orders;
3. Obtain quotations from and negotiate price with fabric and trim suppliers;
4. Handle customers' enquiries- Submit garments/fabrics/trims to customer for approval;
5. Monitor and check production status- Resolve conflicts between buyers and factories, e.g. delivery delay;
6. Diagnose production problems and work with factory to present viable alternatives to both buyers and Local Manager. Prepare merchandising related reports when required;
7. Work with shipping department and financial department to ensure order will be delivered smoothly, and deal with debit note communication with customers;
8. Assist in the Product Development process to ensure that products meet customers' quality and budget requirements;
9. Follow- Source material or accessories- Provide advice on design and samples to meet customers' requirements;
10. Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
Required Qualifications:
1. College degree - better major in garment / yarn constructions.
2. 3 years’ relevant experience in foreign trading company.
3. Sound technical knowledge in garment, fabric development etc. in the respective product areas up to a level to be able to assess production comments / quality and make sound decisions on alternatives.
4. Sound experience in dealing with European market and offshore production monitoring.
5. Good knowledge of garment quota & product costing.
6. Experience in sourcing of fabric, trims & accessories.
7. Good command of English.
8. Computer literate.
9. Able to negotiate and maintain rapport with vendors.
10. A team player.
11. Able to anticipate, prioritize, delegate, monitor work activities.
12. Able to diagnose problems, consider in different perspectives and make objective decisions considering various alternatives.
