GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for the coordination of merchandising operation and import buying activities, including order follow-up, sample approval, and supplier relations.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the coordination of daily operational activities in product development, preproduction sample development, costing, preliminary screening and production tracking.

• Manage costing packages of various programs and ensures pricing competitiveness. Facilitate price negotiation process with vendors.

• Communicate preproduction sample specifications with factories.

• Track preproduction sample development and ensure matching of samples against required specifications and quality standards.

• Track and manage production processes properly to meet quantity, quality, order specification and delivery dates requirements.

• Diagnose production problems and work with factories to present alternatives to both Global Sourcing team and local management.

• Communicate order details and requirements to factories and parties concerned.

• Coordinate Sourcing trip schedule and logistics.

• Coordinate Compliance, Q.A. and Logistics activities.

• Educate vendors on company business Standard Operating Procedures.

• Identify, assess and recommend new factories for inclusion to vendor matrix.

• Identify training and development needs for your current responsibilities with your direct supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS 

• Fluency in English (written & oral)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to travel internationally as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION

• University degree preferred.

• 3 - 8 years’ experience in merchandising.  For senior role, 6 - 10 years' experience is required.

• Experience working with overseas buyers and vendors.

• With food sourcing background will be an advantage.

Please send your CV with your current/last and expected salary as well as notice period for our review.