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:
* Product & Fabric Development
o Work with Brand PD team and US Sourcing team on all development details, if required.
o Work with Sourcing Manager and in-country team to allocate right product/fabric with right vendor/mill at right cost.
o Establish Time & Action Calendar for each program.
o Ensure on-time delivery and product quality.
o Follow up & track on weekly progress by ensuring in-country teams update the trackers timely.
o Do quality controls in factory when needed.
* Vendor performance
o Partner with in-country team to establish strategic vendor development for long term business growth.
o Troubleshoot production and delivery problems, where is needed.
o Evaluate and monitor the performance of vendor base.
o Support, facilitate and drive aligned global vendor landscape.
* Sourcing
o Source new products/vendors via trade shows or available resources.
o Understand capabilities of our vendors.
o Support speed to market.
o Risk mitigation in supporting Brands business.
o Prepare & publish monthly status reporting to Brand Sourcing.
o Support Department with other assigned duties.
JOB COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCES
Knowledge
* Minimum 2 years of regional sourcing and product development.
* Basic knowledge of manufacturing process in textile & apparel or home furnishing products.
Skills
* Proficiency in MS Office, e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
* 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 independence.
* Professionally fluent in English in writing and speaking.
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