Merchandising Manager (Denim Apparel)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Proactively work with the fellow merchandising team, customers, vendors / factories and cross functional teams to ensure products are of high quality
• Sustain good relationship with both internal and external parties in order to achieve overall development/production schedule and on-time delivery
• Monitor and supervise order follow up with subordinates, resolve production issues, ensure on time delivery and quality that meet the requirements
• Work on cost planning analysis to achieve the right costing that meet with the customer’s expectations
• Work on risk assessment through production process
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching for subordinates on product knowledge upgrade, merchandising skills and overall effectiveness

Job Requirements

• University graduate in Textile / Clothing or related discipline
• At least 8 years’ solid experience in garment trading field; experience in USA market is preferable
• Solid experience in managing offshore vendors
• Strong aggressiveness in leading and achieving high vision, capable to handle different levels of counterparts / stakeholders in driving business goals
• Self-motivated, strong managerial skills and negotiation ability
• Excellent problem-solving skills and good time management
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Occasional business travel is expected