Merchandising Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced professional to work with Europe & USA markets and understand all Buyer kinds of Sweater. The role involves dealing with the Buyer independently for all marketing & merchandising activities including price quoting, negotiation, and sourcing. Preference will be given to candidates with experience specifically with Inditex and Lc Waikiki.

Responsibilities

• Act as a coordinator among all concerned parties to ensure timely execution and shipment of orders
• Coordinate with the production team to deliver on-time shipment and ensure merchandisers are updating order status to Management
• Handle all merchandising issues including handling orders of different buyers starting from inquiry up to shipment independently
• Provide guidance to the factory to understand and follow the system & procedures of individual buyers
• Provide order updates and information on inquiries from customers timely
• Collect PO sheet from customer and send PI to customer
• Ensure correct and on-time sample submission for confirmed order and new development
• Communicate with overseas buyer's offices regularly and follow up as per their provided program independently
• Coordinate between factory production, raw material sourcing, Planning, material utilization team and other relevant teams for smooth production
• Ensure correct and on-time submission of all developments (garment, fabric, accessories, trims, print, embroidery, AOP, y/d stripe, washing and all kinds of embellishments) with coordinated efforts among concerned production units and suppliers
• Work with top management in formulating new business strategy for local/International market in accordance to market trend, competitor's activities etc.

Requirements

• Experience: 8-12 years
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering (TE)
• Skills: garment industry knowledge, technical knowledge of garment production, apparel sourcing, textile industry knowledge, merchandise planning, garment production, fabric sourcing, garment manufacturing, knit garment production, knit garment manufacturing