Senior Merchandiser - Footwear
Target Global Sourcing Limited
- Company Industries:Wholesale / Retail
Job Information
- Post Date:2017-10-06
- Career Level:Middle
- Location:Not Specified
- Salary:Salary negotiable
- Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
- Job Function:Footwear Others
Job Description
Position Summary
To support the business to continuously be a world-class sourcing organization by maintaining strong business relationships and executing business strategies at the operational level through core sourcing competencies. To effectively fulfill the production elements of footwear category. To support the Senior Sourcing Manager in partnering with global and local counterparts to ensure that all business goals and objectives are met, including but not limited to pricing, sampling and on-time delivery. This position is located in Hong Kong.
Key Accountabilities
- To support the execution of business strategies relating to the Company’s initiatives
- To identify potential business partners, coach new business partners through on-boarding processes
- To contribute data and insights on market trend, product trend and guest needs, identify product category opportunities
- To execute production tasks and escalate/rectify any issues in prompt and sound manner
- To maintain close communication with vendors, factories and US counterparts
- To adhere to T&A deadlines and contribute to on-time delivery, pricing and quality targets
Education and Experience
- Degree holder is a must
- 8+ years relevant experience in sourcing, preferably from US-based or large-scale multinational companies
- Experience in footwear industry is an advantage but not mandatory
- Experience and exposure in an international and dynamic team
- Experience in vendor and factory coaching
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Good command of both English and Mandarin
Competencies Required
Costing & Negotiation- Balance critical factors to influence supply chain to deliver sustained cost excellence
In-country Expert- Act against industry intelligence to deliver best results. Able to see global connectivity
Production Management- High level of production planning across division/vendors. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve potential issues
Guest Needs & Expectations- Identify guest insights, coach supply chains to meet Quality, Responsible Sourcing expectations
Strategic Development- Build business plan to support sourcing strategy. Influence strategic discussions with sourcing POVs
Communication & Influencing- Be bold and curious. Proactively influence business strategy through deep in-country insight and compelling sourcing strategies
Strategic Thought- Identify white space and new opportunities, draw from broad resources and inputs
Benefits
Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, training and development and many other perks and benefits. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Interested parties please apply in writing with detailed resume, last salary and expected salary.
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Company Info
About Target©
Expect the Best. At Target, we have a vision: to become the best – the best culture and brand, the best place for growth and the company with the best reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and energetic work environment that rewards those who perform. We deliver engaging, innovative and on-trend experiences for our team members and our guests. We invest in our team members’ futures by developing leaders and providing a breadth of opportunities for professional development. It takes the best to become the best, and we are committed to building a team that does the right thing for our guests, shareholders, team members and communities.
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education©.
Target Global Sourcing Limited, wholly-owned subsidiary of Target Corporation, invites high caliber candidate to fill the following position:
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