Title:Â Senior Merchandiser
Description:Â
Position: Senior Merchandiser (Kmart Accessories)
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Job Responsibilities
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Manage the end-to-end merchandising process for accessories, from product development and sourcing through to production and delivery.
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Work closely with buyers, designers and suppliers to deliver products aligned with design, quality, cost and delivery expectations.
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Source, develop and manage suppliers to strengthen the supplier base and support sourcing diversification.
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Lead costing and price negotiations to achieve competitive FOB pricing and margin outcomes.
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Review samples, identify discrepancies and coordinate improvements to ensure product accuracy.
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Partner with production and cross-functional teams to manage critical paths and drive on-time delivery.
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Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, cost, lead time and overall execution.Â
Requirements
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7+ years’ merchandising experience, ideally managing accessories from development through to delivery. Experience in a sizeable sourcing office is preferred.
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Strong experience in supplier sourcing, product development, costing and price negotiation.
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Experience in sourcing diversification is essential.
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Strong communication, negotiation, organisation and time management skills.
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Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese/Mandarin.
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Familiarity with PLM systems, costing tools and merchandising/data management systems.