Senior Merchandiser, Intimates/ Close To Body

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for sample and order execution for the brand and collaborate with different teams. Assist the supervisor for the day to day execution and operations in line with the brand to achieve KPIs.
• Provide training to the junior team members

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Communication with vendors and business counter-parts for sample and bulk order execution

• Execute based on agreed product and service standards as well as cost objectives from the brand

• Price negotiation and cost expectation management

• Cost analysis management and problem shooting

• Manage sample and bulk production delivery against the plan

• WIP management

• Manage timeline from development to bulk shipment

• Ensure garment/product integrity, style and product execution

• Compile various reports

• Assist supervisor to deliver on KPIs

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Internal Contacts: Internal cross functional teams, Hub offices, Regional teams

External Contacts: Vendors - Supply partners

DECISION MAKING

· Make decision at the best interest of brand and corporate

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY

· Ability to think out of the box

· Being proactive to offer innovation/newness and provide options for brand solutions

ENVIRONMENT:

· Ability to work with multi-cultural, multi- lingual, multi-time zone business partners and counter-parts.

· An environment of changing priorities and deadlines

· Being open to changes

CORE VALUE

· Embrace PVH's core values: Individuality, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Accountability

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience:

· University/Textile and clothing degree with 8 years of related work experience; or post-secondary degree with minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience in apparel and material

· Have working experience in apparels buying office and product development is preferred

Skills:

· Strong product knowledge in Women's close to body products, in particular bra and sport bra

· Strong in market and product technology research

· Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and data driven decision making skills

· Strong negotiation skills

· Agile and high adaptability

· Proficient communication in English and local language, both verbal and written

· Good data management computer skills