Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for supply chain management, including supplier sourcing, cost and price negotiations, handling quotations, samples, and goods production;
• Responsible for calculating price breakdown, price control, price and order quantity negotiation with suppliers;
• Support the liaison with internal and external European buyers to understand their market trends in order to source for different garment products;
• Keep internal and external European buyers and designers updated about market information by supporting or undertaking active Research & Development with the market trend, new styles, and collections, maintain close communication with suppliers, frequent visits to suppliers' showroom & keep track of any innovations from the suppliers;
• Assist in identifying potential quality and quantity issues before submitting fabric to internal and external buyers & check and approve proto and designer samples before sending to them;
• Follow up closely on the production schedule and ensure timely delivery;
• Support in acting as the bridge between internal and external buyers & production team, factories, suppliers, and fabric mills in China, Bangladesh, and other emerging markets;
• Build up and maintain a good relationship with key suppliers to deliver improved supply chain efficiently including greater flexibility, shorter lead times, re-engineering, and margin improvements;
• Coordinate closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure the production order quality is up to the required standard and obtain inspection report(s).

Requirements

• College or University graduates, preferably in textile & clothing-related disciplines;
• Minimum 3 years or above relevant experience in Knitwear - Sweater items is a MUST;
• Strong fashion sense and creative mindset;
• Good communication skill, initiative, well-organized and attention to details;
• Experience in order follow up ranged from sample development to bulk production;
• Experience working with European markets and have off-shore exposure especially in China, Bangladesh, and other Far East countries is highly preferred;
• Ability to resolve sample development and production problems;
• Energetic and able to work independently;
• Proficiency in MS Office such as Excel, Word, and Outlook Express;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin);
• Occasional travel to different Asian countries is required (Travel will only be required after the COVID-19 situation is under control);
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Associate Merchandiser

What we offer

• Excellent development and career growth opportunity;
• Multinational and open-minded work environment;
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

GMS is a creative fashion sourcing agency with a diversified and expanding client portfolio across different market segments. Founded by a leading European fashion retailer and operating from our HQ in Hong Kong as well as offices in Dhaka and Istanbul, we work with our BSCI appraised vendor base and our in-house creative and development teams to offer global fashion companies a competitive edge and new approach to R&D, product creation and sourcing.

Undergoing transformation, we are inviting high-caliber talent to join us and enhance our people and operational excellence.