OBJECTIVE

To manage and develop business of designated one or multiple product categories by coordinating the local resource market for the sourcing, product development and all production activities of defined product category from Product Development to Delivery. As Senior, Leadership behavior expected as role model to merchandisers and assistant merchandisers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing Strategy & Seasonable Supplier Selection

1. Responsible for sourcing market development, reviewing and proposing to add or exit suppliers

2. Controlling the process of supplier development and supplier briefing

3. Controlling seasonal supplier evaluation and seasonal capacity blocking for production

4. Keep abreast of Customers’ needs

Sourcing, Product Development and Operation Activities

1. Control assigned product categories and being the key communicator for the assigned product areas in the location.

2. Ensure satisfactory execution of all POs placed for his/ her category in order to meet all commercial KPIs: OTD, RTS, Conformity, Lead Time, etc.

3. Control the sourcing activities for a business unit or several product areas.

4. Responsible for coordination of all operational activities from proto sample development, costing and production tracking

5. Manage and control Fabric and Trim development in coordination with the fabric and trim teams, ensuring they meet the required standards.

6. Manage and control the process of following through all sample development. Buyers Proto to Gold Seal Sample.

7. Communicate order details and requirements to suppliers / production units and manage and control the whole process pre and post order placement ensuring quantity, quality, order specification and delivery dates are achieved.

8. Lead or Assist in Price Negotiation with suppliers as designated by the Sourcing Product Manager

9. Provide clarity and input to the line manager and cross functional parties (eg: QA/TSM Teams) on order status and supplier capabilities.

10. Control and track orders critical path, forecast delays and course correct if needed with proactive action plans to ensure On Time Delivery.

11. Identify and diagnose production problems and work with suppliers to present alternatives to buyers and line managers.

12. Support the SSC teams in ensuring that suppliers adhere to SSC requirements and corrective plans.

TEAM / SUPERVISION

1. Senior Merchandisers supervise Merchandisers or Assistant Merchandisers and monitor order tracking activities to meet quantity, quality and on time delivery.

2. Assess and evaluate work and provide guidance and supervision to Merchandisers or Assistant Merchandisers

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Understands and focuses on Her, our customer

2. Has good understanding of garment construction, costing, and fabric.

3. Very experienced and understanding of the local sourcing market.

4. Has focused product knowledge / experience on garment, fabric and yarns.

5. Good communicator, detail minded, very cost conscious.

6. Intelligent and analytical

7. Ability to build good relationships with cross functional parties eg: Buying, Product Development Quality , SSC , Technical teams and Suppliers

8. High levels of integrity

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Diploma holder in Fashion & Textiles

2. Senior Merchandisers. 3-5 years of experience in the relevant product category.

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