Merchandise Manager (The North Face Apparel)
VF Asia Limited
- Company Industries:Wholesale / Retail
Job Information
- Post Date:2019-03-15
- Career Level:Middle
- Location:Kowloon Bay
- Yr(s) of Exp:10 years
- Qualification:Non-Degree Tertiary
- Salary:Salary provided
- Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
- Job Function:Textiles
Job Description
Key Purpose of the Job:
Responsible to develop sourcing strategies aligned with Brand and Corporate goals.
This role is to manage and maintain clear cost structure, partner with internal and external business partners to drive competitive cost effectively, and lead the team to deliver clear cost information to the brand, both EU & US, and achieve the target margin by liaising and understanding all aspects from industry, production and brand practices to run the business successfully. At its core, the skills needed for a successful career in cost management, include the ability to think analytically, communicate effectively, and execute efficiently.
Key Area of Responsibility:
- Responsible for costing and aligning product design, product development and commercializing product to maintain the best margin.
- Provide cost saving options to achieve target prices.
- Lead the Team to improve the costing communication between regions.
- Seasonal price negotiation.
- Responsible for coaching team and providing resources for their personal development growth
- Facilitate process and revisit existing SOP between Regions, Factories and Suppliers.
- Oversee the preparation and analysis of the cost reports, BOM analysis, margin report and costing audit.
- Collaborate with internal & external partners to achieve high quality technical packs and the transparency of the cost sheets, as well as information is accurate for merchandising process use.
- Develop and maintain a Costing Library to collect up-to-date styles, materials, trims, vendors, suppliers etc. for the development inspiration & tracking.
- Flawless execution of restricted substance & Reach procedures from developing stage to bulk production.
- Work towards providing support for product innovation and new resources meeting design and PD team requirements.
- Supervise, coach and support the merchandising team with an aim to ensure efficient and productive daily operations.
- Engage and support execution of assigned projects from Corporate and brand.
- Build a successful team
- Travel is required.
Company Info
VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, and Dickies®. Founded in
1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative
products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.
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