Merchandiser – Hardgoods

Job Accountabilities

Business Development

• Active participation in vendor research and analysis
• Work with factories on new product development and innovation

Client Visit Preparation

• Coordinate and prepare client files
• Coordinate for product displays
• Prepare minutes of meeting

Development Process Management

• Sample review, assessment and dispatch
• Maintain and update sample tracker
• Costing analysis and product negotiation
• Update and share comments with vendor and client
• Review callouts and suggest corrective action plan

Production Process Coordination

• Purchase order generation and management (EDI/MIS/COP/Supplier Connect)
• Time & Action planning and maintenance
• Plan and Conduct Pre Production meetings
• Review and update production tracker
• ESF creation and maintenance
• Sealer and Testing sample coordination
• Review and escalation of exceptions with team and client
• Post shipment follow-up

Job Requirements

• Graduate with degree/diploma, MBA will be added advantage
• Minimum 8 – 10 year’s with Buying & Liaison office experience in merchandising of hardgoods product – Décor, Candlelight, seasonal.
• Negotiation & interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Good Communication (verbal and written) & go getter attitude. including the use of MS Word and Excel.
• Handled US Market buyer add on.
• Should be a good Team Player

Connor provides excellent career opportunities to the right candidate. If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume with current and expected remuneration packages to Email: [email protected] by MS word attachment.