DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

？ Identify and develop vendor contact lists for in scope sourcing projects.

？ Initial vendor contact to gain profile information as directed by the Merchandiser. Contact will be against pre-established guidelines including specific product category questions and criteria.

？ Secondary Vendor contact to obtain 2nd-round Vendor Profile information as directed by the Merchandiser after a review of initial vendor contact information.

？ Assist in the gathering and completion of information and documents as required to support the sourcing project.

？ Communicate with Suppliers to answer questions related to specific terms and programs.

？ Assist Merchandisers on tracking execution activities once buying decisions are made.

？ Assist in collecting and preparing samples for various meetings.

？ Support the Merchandisers in the development and maintenance of product specification files.

？ Additional other activities as directed by the Merchandising Manager or Merchandising Director.

REQUIREMENTS

？ University Degree

？ 1-2 years experience in sourcing, manufacturing, exporting or sales is preferred.

？ Good oral and written skills in both Mandarin and English.

？ Excellent computer skills – MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint (MS Access a strong asset)

？ Strong Attention to Detail skills

？ Fast learner

？ Pleasant and professional verbal and email skills.

？ Ability to contribute to process improvements related specifically to their job requirements.

？ Ability to complete tasks in an efficient, effective manner while balancing the requests of multiple Merchandisers.

？ Strong follow-up skills