Senior Merchandising Manager for Knit, Woven or Home Decor (one each)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for business growth and the direction and coordination of all merchandising activities for assigned product lines from sourcing, product development, order execution through delivery to meet customer needs and achieve business objectives. Three positions: Knit, Woven or Home Decor respectively.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Identify customer requirements so that the business development activities undertaken can fulfill customer needs.
• Determine appropriate price quotations so that Company can secure order and maintain profitability.
• Direct and coordinate the value chain process from Ordering to Production to Shipping so that products can be delivered to customers on time.
• Identify vendors on shore and offshore for production and/or raw material supply and evaluate their production and service quality, ensure compliance standard and performance so that quality production can be ensured.
• Establish and manage relationships with overseas customers so that sales can be enhanced and business goals achieved.
• Lead and manage the team under supervision and motivate them to maximize performance
• Participate in company strategic planning & recommend improvement & growth of the business.
• Ensure order placement meets budget and within profit margin and commission rate guideline.
• Minimize risk exposure on vendor compliance before order placement
• Monitor account receivable balance and bad debt ratio to ensure compliance with credit guideline.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10 years experience in senior merchandising, cut and sewn apparel for the USA and European market. Less experienced candidate for Merchandising Manager position.
• Excellent English.
• Strong leadership.
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Experience in trading or agent for woven products.
• Possess strong sense of product interpretation from overseas briefs and on line global market trends.
• Able to manage cost, quality and delivery expectation as well as develop a sound vendor matrix.
• Strong team management skills including oversee budgeting.