As a Merchandiser at Otto International, you will act as reliable partner between customer and supplier to deliver the highest standard of service; co-ordinate the sourcing activity between customer and supplier and to monitor the order follow up, in order to achieve the corporate targets of On-time Delivery Performance, Ontime sampling, Claim ratio, Lead-times and Turnover; and strive for Operational Excellence in performing role responsibilities.
How will you make a difference
- Responsible for the coordination of daily merchandising activities in product development, costing, and mass production follow up.
- Research & analyse product trends by keeping up to date with the latest offerings from the market and coordinating with vendors to increase customer satisfaction and sales opportunities.
- Collaboration with QA/QC/Fabric Team/Logistic Team.
- Attend and steer buying meetings with customers and vendors.
- Work in internal and external systems.
- Using knowledge of pricing, production time & action calendar, as well as technical knowledge, to handle and troubleshoot production problems with vendors and present alternatives/solutions to customer.
- Monitor order tracking to meet the quality and delivery date requirement to reach corporate KPI target.
- Actively visit suppliers and factories on a regular basis (weekly/monthly).
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
Who we are looking for
- Graduated with a degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum 8 years experience in garment merchandising.
- Experienced with flat knit products such as sweater or cardigan, ideally 3 years or above.
- Good background knowledge of materials sourcing & development, garment construction and sample development.
- Experience in working with overseas factories is a plus.
- Good command of spoken and written English.
- Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office 365 and Teams applications.
- Team player and sales focused.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Able to work under pressure.
Why work with us
- Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment.
- Open, transparent and diverse culture with locations worldwide.
- Double-pay, performance bonus, flexible working hours.
- Full healthcare insurance coverage.
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