Responsibilities

 

• Reporting to the director/ brand manager, work closely with regions to implement costing and sourcing strategies in line with company directions to achieve optimum results
• Develop and implement innovative global buying and merchandising strategies to deliver better quality and value, build assortment plans based on target classification and financial goals
• Conduct market research to understand pre-seasonal trends, while acting as market intelligence and mentor for the product development teams to build feasible and cost-effective styling, fabric and trim ideas.
• Execute plans for seasonal buying and OTB in order to meet the company business objectives
• Build up partnership with suppliers for retail sourcing and purchasing, manage samples and production cycles, and drive quality and delivery resolutions to ensure consistency of the company's standards
• Analyze region’s needs, events and market trends, competitive environment and product opportunities; provide feedback on all product issues and any special product request, collaborate with internal and external parties for marketing affairs 
• Use key business reports to perform weekly sales/monthly performance analysis; monitor sales, inventory levels and margin by country, and key location to highlight trends
• Generate and assist in generating report and analysis to support management decision
• Prepare and deliver the seasonal product trainings to store staff
• Attend buying trips when necessary
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by superiors

 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

• At least 6 years merchandizing & buying experience for retail chain brands 
• Experience for the China and Asia market
• Understanding of garment construction and fabrication
• Knowledge of current and future fashion trends
• Strategic thinker with drive and passion
• Positive-minded and objective focused, with strong interest in understanding consumer buying behavior and changing market trends
• Self-motivated individual with a passion and keen eye for fashion, trends and everything apparel.
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, customer centric environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in both English and Mandarin
• Good knowledge in MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
• Analytical, numeric and strong in computer skills
• Flexibility to travel to mainland China and overseas when required
• Candidate who has more experience will be considered as Buying Manager

 

We offer attractive remuneration packages include 5 day-work, medical and life insurance, etc. to the right candidates.

 

For application, please send a detailed resume with current earnings, expected salary and earliest availability to: Human Resources Department, Giordano Limited, 4/F, Tin On Industrial Building, 777-779 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon. (Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only) Only short listed candidates will be notified

 

Established in 1981, Giordano is one of the most well-known and established apparel retailers in the Asia Pacific region, employing over 11,000 friendly staff with over 1700 shops operating in 31 territories worldwide. Our Vision: To be the best and the biggest world brand in apparel retailing Our Mission: To make people "feel good" & "look great"