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

Work with Brand PD team and US Sourcing team on all development details, if required Work with Sourcing Manager and in-country team to allocate right product/fabric with right vendor/mill at right cost Establish Time & Action Calendar for each program Ensure on-time delivery and product quality Follow up & track on weekly progress by ensuring in-country teams update the trackers timely  Do quality controls in factory when needed 

2.  Vendor performance 

Partner with in-country team to establish strategic vendor development for long term business growth Troubleshoot production and delivery problems, where is needed. Evaluate and monitor the performance of vendor base Support, facilitate and drive aligned global vendor landscape 

3.  Sourcing 

Source new products/vendors via trade shows or available resources Understand capabilities of our vendors Support speed to market Risk mitigation in supporting Brands business Prepare & publish monthly status reporting to Brand Sourcing Support Department with other assigned duties

 

JOB COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCES

Knowledge

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

Minimum 2 years of regional sourcing and product development Basic knowledge of manufacturing process in textile & apparel or home furnishing products 

Skills

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

proficiency in MS Office, E.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Words ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment  analytical and problem-solving skills good interpersonal skills good communication and negotiation skills

Requirements

Meticulous, detail oriented with high accuracy working on large volume of data Fast learner with initiative and Independent Professionally fluent English in writing and speaking

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