Merchandise Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Product development

• Manage related products development - market sample tracking, T&A management and provide sample options for meeting due dates
• Familiar with product raw materials and constructions, and understand product development process to allow effective negotiation with vendors
• Follow up with vendors on sample development/lab dips/graphic submissions to meet due dates

Pre-production

• Collaborate with vendors, cross functional teams and counterparts in the HK & US offices
• Pre-production approvals management

People Management

• Able to coach the team and lead them to achieve KPIs

System maintenance and Data Analysis

• Facilitate data maintenance in different systems such as PLM, Intellimas to manage daily activities
• Analyze and present data

Vendor relationship management

• Manage vendor relationships and resolve vendor related issues in a timely manner

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENT

10 years ++ working experience in related products for US Market and 5 years in managerial position

Possess relevant experience in buying / sourcing office

Familiar with product safety requirements of baby/childrenswear

Able to handle complex and difficult negotiations with successful outcomes.

Excellent Influencing and Negotiation skill

Possess Strategic thinking mindset

Strong capability of Product Life Cycle management.

Good English communication and presentation skill