Senior Production Merchandiser

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor end to end merchandising process from ordering to product delivery;
• Responsible for ensuring critical paths including delivery of trims and fabric to supplier for on-time delivery of finished goods to designated customers / markets;
• Daily communicate and coordinate with partnering departments, suppliers, factories and key stakeholders on all production merchandising issues, monitoring the production progress to ensure on-time delivery;
• Update order status and weekly schedule on delivery process;
• Negotiate with factories on production details and any related issues;
• Manage production risk assessment and work on corrective action plan with suppliers;
• Diagnose production problem and work with factory to present alternatives to resolve issues which are often varied and non-routine;
• Undertake analysis and investigation to solve differing, but related, problems;
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of PO including pricing, terms and all relevant data in system;
• Maintain brand trims list and make sure garment vendors to purchase brand material in time;
• Purchase some specific trims and support products VAS in warehouse to meet market regulation;
• Work closely with garment vendors, fabric and trims suppliers for order management including delivery plans, invoicing and stock replenishment;
• Build up and maintain a good relationship with key suppliers to improve supply chain efficiency including greater flexibility, shorter lead times, improved visibility;
• Work with Market CS, Logistics team for exceptions, shipment, custom issues and delivery; maintain an effective and timely communication with key stakeholders;
• Be agile and flexible to work on ad-hoc or urgent request.

Job Requirements

• Degree or above in Textile or related discipline;
• 8yrs+ relevant working experience in merchandising, preferably gained in buying office or multi-national companies;
• Good technical knowledge in garment/yarn constructions, fabric development and washing;
• Mature, detail minded, patient, well organized and highly motivated with a positive attitude;
• Team player with flexible mind-set and ability to work independently with minimal supervision under tight schedules;
• Sound communication, interpersonal, planning & organization skills;
• Willing to travel when required;
• Good command of English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint