Senior Merchandiser (Furniture - Upholstery)

• Coordinate daily operational activities in screening new product development samples, pre-production samples.

• Negotiate with vendors on price, discount, delivery and working terms.

• Track and review pre-production sample, specs and colour swatches to ensure samples match with required specifications and quality standard.

• Communicate order and new sampling details and requirements to factories and all parties concerned.

• Monitor production process properly to meet quantity, quality, order specifications and delivery dates.

• Diagnose production problems and work with factories to present alternatives to both buyers and management.

• Work with vendors to improve on-time delivery/vendor score card

• Maintain vendor profile records

• Coordinate with internal departments such as MIS / Shipping, Technical, QA, Finance & Administration to ensure smooth workflow for order follow-up.

• Coordinate buyer’s visits.

• Manage client/vendor relationship inclusive of disputes and claim issues.

• Source vendors, identify product opportunities, request for and follow up vendor/ factory evaluation.

• Prepare market presentation and present to clients.

• Work with Divisional Merchandise Manager in formulating/implementing strategy to grow business.

• Train and supervise subordinates.

• 5 years or above Upholstery merchandising experience in buying offices/agents/ factories.

• Good command of English, an ability to communicate in Mandarin will be an advantage.

• University Degree

• General knowledge in all product types

• Service oriented with attention to details

• Familiar with PC operations

• Market oriented with research and development abilities.