Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Merchandising Director (woven and knit/trading firm)

 Job Description:

Job Reference: L764XW95

Job Description

- Work with factories on production planning

- Follow the TNA and tracking WIP with factories very closely

- Follow up all the bulk fabric and trims

- Building relationship with factories and suppliers to drive transparency in open communication

- Ability to identify production issues, implement protocol to prevent production issues and problem solving when production issues happened

- Work independently as liaison between Head office and factories to communicate clearly and precisely on production progressions.

- Coordinate internally and other departments in the office to follow through on orders

- Effectively breaks down functional work plan into detailed work activities, ensures the team is fully aware of their respective roles & responsibilities

- Communicating proactively with stakeholders, when there are development concerns raised and provide solutions where possible, to rectify, whilst maintaining set calendar dates

- Collaboration with all in country internal stakeholders across Production, Material Supply, Compliance, Responsible Sourcing, Product Stewardship, Logistics and Quality teams to ensure the Delivery of all set KPIs.

- Fostering and role modeling a culture of inclusion, candor and trust.

- Support, lead and train subordinates in the team, to ensure they create and drive their individual development plans and develop a regular cadence of review.

- Challenge the status quo by adopting a creative and curious style that can drive continuous improvement

Job Requirements (Education / Experience / Skill-set)

  • Diploma or above in Textile / Clothing or related discipline (MBA is an advantage)
  • At least 15 years and/or more working experience with a foreign-owned apparel product trading company, solid experience in woven/knit. At least 5 years in Senior/Manager level.
  • Strong leadership ability to lead and coach the team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, experience in AX is a plus
  • Good recommendation or ref. from apparel industry companies required
  • Good people skills, aggressive in personality, good time management discipline, honest and positive thinking required.
  • Determination regarding Company goals, aspirations, and career
  • Good command of written and spoken English, and capability of Vietnamese communication will be an advantage.
  • Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Contact: 

An Le, Annie

Email: an.le@peopleprofilers.com

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

  Required Skills:

Trading Merchandising