Title: Sourcing Merchandiser
Description:
Key Function:
- Source and develop new suppliers & products at the lowest end to end price in the right time frame by using various tools like TPR study, market trend analysis and market intelligence.
- New Categeory exploration and new supplier exploration.
- Explore new suppliers for various categeories currently being shipped from China with a view to expand the non-China supplier base.
- Business Review, Interpretation and delivery of sourcing strategy.
- Work with Quality team, Suppliers and buyer to ensure right quality of products.
- Supplier negotiation on price, MOQ, delivery and other aspects.
- Supplier base monitoring and optimization.
- Monitor and manage the orders execution and system update thereof at different stages of critical path.
- Work on developing strong and effective team.
- Early identification of problem and relevant escalation to stakeholders and Line Managers as required.
- Accountable for a safe site for everyone, everyday by implementing and evaluating safe work practices, improving safety performance
- Adhoc assigned by Line Manager
Primary Requirement:
- Should have skills to use basic MS office.
- Should have experience to use the software applications like similar to DSS, etc.
- Should be good in both oral and verbal communication.
- Should have experience of handling both sourcing and production.
- Should have experience in handling product categories falling under leisure. Some of the product category examples – Toys (both hard and soft), camping products, luggage and tote bags, easter, party dept products like party table ware, paper boxes and bags, etc.
- Should have basic understanding of complete merchandising process including production and sourcing.
- Should have basic understanding about testing requirements.
- Should have understanding of production and sourcing processes and time lines.
- Should have negotiation skills.
- Should be able to check costings of the products.
- Should have experience of handling multiple categories and multiple vendors.
Experience Required: 5-7 years