- Outwear Department
- China - Suzhou
Our client is a European company specialized in the manufacturing and trading of casual wear. It has been working with Asia for over 35 years.
The company is currently looking for a Merchandiser Outwear for their Suzhou branch to accompany the growth of the Business Activity in China.
Job description
- Follow up buying plan schedule
- Sourcing of new suppliers and products
- Negotiate the best prices and conditions with suppliers according to quality
and specification criteria's
- Make sure suppliers follow the client's code of ethic
- Undertake analysis for market and competitive brand information to monitor industry trends, regulations to develop new products and find new suppliers
- Handle price inquiries and follow all sample details for development
- Follow up orders and make sure shipments are on time
- Settle problems at sample and production stage
- Work closely with QC team regarding product quality and design on all the
selection styles and shipment schedules
- Arrange samples for testing and follow up testing status
- Plan factory visits when developing new products or to inspect production of
major orders
- Coordinate finance dept. to release payments to vendors on time
Job requirements
- Experience in a trading or sourcing office within the apparel industry in
China
- Good technical understanding of textile and garments, outwear apparel in
particular
- Strong sense negotiation skills
- Strong production, QC, sourcing and logistics experience;
- Good planning, analytical, problem solving and communication skills;
- Strong focus on quality control and quality of service
- Good interpersonal skills and focused on details
- Honest, open minded and hands on
- Native Mandarin, fluent in English
Suitable candidates will be contacted within 30 days upon application.