Production Merchandiser - Apparel

Note: Please read through below JD before you apply for this role.

Successful candidate will get the call from Shanghai.

Anko Sourcing is the exclusive direct sourcing arm of Kmart Group that operates the iconic retail brands Kmart and Target in Australia.

Company Website: www.kmart.com.au ; www.target.com.au ; www.ankosourcing.com

Job Title: Production Merchandiser (Apparel)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Responsibilities:

- Work with supplier and quality team for new line review

- Request for samples and documents during the QA process, and sign off packaging mock-up sample

- Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time delivery of new lines

- Work on problem solving in event of any issue, like quality and delivery

- Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time application of inspection arrangement & delivery booking with 3PL.

- Negotiate on order quantity adjustment and delivery movement

- Monitor and manage the orders execution to ensure DIFOT (Delivery in full on time).

- Supplier performance monitoring and improvement opportunity identification

- Align with suppliers on the improvement plan and govern the implementation

- Follow up with suppliers on ES and Technical Audit arrangements

- Define the department level plan and prioritization

- Execute the projects when relevant, including but not limited to sustainability, Overseas Stock Buffering, Overseas Decanting, etc.

- 5~7 years of solid merchandising experience in apparel, preferably in buying office environment

- Familiar with apparel/garments/textile & supplier base knowledge will be an advantage

- Bachelor education

- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skill to liaison between buyers and factories

- Proven experience to be able to work with overseas buyers independently

- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure

- Excellent communication skills in English

- Proficiency in MS Office and computer knowledge