Our client is a well-established European sourcing office and they are looking for a division head to lead the softline business. This person will be reporting to the MD and lead a team of 13 staff. Softline products include apparel, footwear and fashion accessories.

We are now seeking for Division Head, Softline Sourcing

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop product and vendor strategies to drive for continue business growth.
• Evaluate the performance of factories and assess the business risk that support clients' business needs.
• Supervise and guide a team of merchandisers and coordinate with cross functional teams to achieve excellent KPI to meet client's expectation.
• Strong and in-depth negotiation skills to drive cost saving and costing margin for clients' continue business growth.
• Full ownership of the whole supply chain from factory sourcing, development till shipment with in-depth technical knowledge, proactive on problem precaution & strong decision maker.
• Budget control and business forecast.
• Manage the team to ensure they are up to the company standard
• Collaborate with APAC teams to drive global business
• Motivate the team by sharing knowledge and expertise, ensuring attention to detail and seeking continuous improvements
• Develop a close relationship with existing suppliers and develop new suppliers through personal connections, trade fairs and sourcing trips
• Product, payment and business term negotiations with suppliers.

To succeed in this role, you will have at least 10 years in softline sourcing with at least 5 years in managerial position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree preferred
• Self-motivated and have strong sense of responsibility.
• Previous experience in handling softline products will be a Must
• Excellent people and process management skills
• Strong commercial sense, mature and be able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Independent and excellent time management in meeting deadline.
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
• Previous experience working in European market is a Must

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