Merchandising Manager - Fabric/Trim
AETG Company Limited
- Company Industries:Others
Job Information
- Post Date:2018-04-23
- Location:Not Specified
- Salary:Salary provided
- Employment Type:Full Time
- Job Function:Fabrics Woven / Knit Textiles
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for researching new and existing materials and assessing their suitability for use
- Analyze and interrogate data to identify insights and opportunities to improve
- Source the optimal material and supplier per the request of the product line managers in the design brief each season
- Ensure the availability of materials, which support the strategic marketing & design direction to enable commercial success
- Develop and source new material concepts and samples based on direction from design and merchandising
- Find and develop the right materials according to calendar timelines, target prices, sourcing policy, and quality standards
- Meet calendar deadlines to ensure that material developments and production are delivered on time
- Have an understanding of material forecast for negotiations of pricing and be aware of fluctuations in yarn costs and exchange rates
- Evaluate partners with sourcing and operations team and research new partners for improved materials and pricing
- Ensure all new developments are commercially available for prototype garment making prior to sales sample production
- Understand apparel calendar and integrate key fabric deadlines to meet fabric buy cycles
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with product line team, designers, fabric mills, quality assurance, and other related counterparts in order to ensure performance
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 10 years' experience on experience in merchandise sourcing and development with at least 2 years in leading a team
- Tertiary education in related disciplines is preferred
- Good command of written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin
- Literate in Microsoft office programs
Company Info
AETG is an Executive Search and HR Solutions firm in Hong Kong with strategically-placed offices in Singapore, Shanghai, Taiwan, Tokyo and Malaysia. Since its incorporation in 2009, it has delivered comprehensive services to various companies in the region, e.g. recruitment process outsourcing and payroll process outsourcing.
Consisting of experienced industry experts and HR professionals, AETG ensures that our customers’ expectations are always met. Today, AETG is a solely-owned subsidiary of the APBA Group, which specializes in delivering cutting-edge HR solutions and technology across the Asia-Pacific region.
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