Responsibilities:

• Support & contribute to the development process actively by proposing alternative garment execution, to fully optimize garment targets of design, quality & price
• Work with Global Planning to ensure seasonal allocations are made in line with vendor capability & capacity
• Support to driving new fabrications, techniques, treatments & processes to remain on the leading edge of the respective category
• Negotiate FOB of products directly with suppliers, meet seasonal margin targets, minimum of production & production lead times
• Coordinate with merchandising, design & development teams to provide cost estimates & development options at initial line to meet margin goals
• Support to manage, execute time & action plans to ensure on time delivery of samples in good execution, quality and fit
• Research vendor & production strategies and investigate new sourcing opportunities in line with requirements of sourcing strategy
• Implement appropriate KPI’s for supply & vendor based. Targeting improvements / action plans where relevant to increase supply chain performance
• Support the collaboration with Global planning & materials manage pre-booking for materials as necessary to ensure on time delivery whilst minimizing liabilities
• Maintain strong business relationships with vendors for product development and production
• Assist all activities regarding development, approval and communication of all fabric, trimming and accessory suppliers
• Ad hoc and general duties require from time to time to ensure work effectiveness

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in clothing, textile, technical or related discipline preferred
• 5 years minimum of progressive Global sourcing, development & production experience within a complex, fast paced apparel environment
• In-depth product development knowledge of KNIT Items
• Experience of sourcing and working with overseas vendors, low cost country sourcing and potential exploratory markets is preferable
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, Mandarin / Cantonese and or another relevant Asian language
• Able to work under pressure, excellent communication skills, self-motivated, responsive and detail minded
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Understanding of PLM system will be an advantage
• Candidate with more experience will be considered as Senior Merchandiser

Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits will be offered to the right candidate.  Interested parties please submit detailed resume with applying position, expected salary, availability and contact details to Human Resources Department via “Apply Now”.

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