Merchandiser (Temporary - 8 months)

JOB CONTENT AND DUTIES

B. Vendor Sourcing & Relationships 
- Work with leader to ensure production process and output – such as capacity, sample submissions, revisions, negotiations, monitor supplier performance to ensure it meets or exceeds company standards and expectations. 
- Monitor vendors follow company standard procedures. 

C. Project Management 
- Provide support for special projects, corresponding company/brand/category level initiatives 
-Collaborate with other functional teams to ensure all milestone and objectives are achieved and accomplished on time.  

 

A. Product Development  
- Monitor vendor performance in terms of on time delivery, qualities, etc.

- Assist to negotiate price based on an in-depth understanding of product and components.
- Assist to ensure all supplier quotations and samples are completed on a timely basis for appropriate decision making to meet objectives.
- Identify testing and production issues upfront and involve Quality Assurance teams to resolve. 
-  Coordinate with order execution team before initial PO placement.

- Experience in sourcing, mapping new vendors is plus. 

D. Market Intelligence (as a plus)
- Knows market research and investigates product trends. 
- Communicates market intelligence to Merchandiser Managers. 
- Prepare monthly Reports to keep merchandiser manager well informed of status of all upcoming programs.

JOB COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Knowledge

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in supply chain, or product development is preferred.

• Market research and innovation development capability is a plus. 

• Fluency in both written and spoken English. 

• Proficient in MS Office, with strong Excel skills

• Basic knowledge of sourcing and product development.

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing process.

Skills

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

• Apply job knowledge and expertise to solve business problems

• Initiate and take personal responsibility for frequent clear, and open communication

• Appropriately prioritizes work based on short-term and long-term requirements

• Demonstrate initiative and acts with a sense of urgency.

• Accurately identify key issues in problems raised and come up with alternative solution.

• Can take a tough stand and can set up to issues.

• Capability of handle complex cases

• Good communication skill

• A Team player