Job Summary
To support the successful transformation of the business in becoming a world-class sourcing organization by maintaining strong business relationships and executing business strategies at the operational level through core sourcing competencies
- Minimum Qualification: Diploma
- Experience Level: Entry level
- Experience Length: 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Position Summary:
To support the successful transformation of the business in becoming a world-class sourcing organization by maintaining strong business relationships and executing business strategies at the operational level through core sourcing competencies. To effectively fulfill the pre-production and production elements of an assigned product category. To support Senior Merchandiser and Merchandising Manager in partnering with global counterparts to ensure that all business goals and objectives are met, including but not limited to AUC and on-time delivery targets.
Key Accountabilities:
- Serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners across the globe
- Follow up the daily production of the factory to make sure that they will achieve the plan they have shared with the business
- Understanding of all TCP processes, systems and expectations
- Adopt a robust process to understand the root cause of issues and work on a corrective action plan with the factories
- Maintain seasonal production calendar to ensure deadlines are met
- Follow up and advise the factory to plan things realistically so that they can work on achieving the set goals and deliveries.
- Maintain product cost updates and communicate with overseas offices regarding requested costing options
- Align tasks to achieve on-time delivery and quality product for the product approval process
- Resolve quality and Purchase order fulfilment issues, working with Quality Assurance, Merchandising, Planning and Retail / Wholesale departments
- Understand thoroughly importing regulations for all regions, including classification
- Manage supplier terms and conditions, including payment and shortage / overage
- Assist the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandising Manager on any necessary tasks required
- Implementing proper and efficient tracking mechanisms with which to effectively manage and monitor the business
Skills and Behaviors:
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to work on tasks and job functions independently
- Ability to build cross-functional relationships and interact with all levels within the organization
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
- Must be able to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities
Education and Experience:
- Diploma or above credential in Fashion Design, Clothing/Textiles, or related discipline
- 2 years of experience in related role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Good command of both verbal and written English skills and local language
- Retail industry experience preferred
Behavioral Competencies:
- Drives Business Results through Communication & Collaboration
- Plans & Organizes
- Exhibits & Drives Accountability
- Is an Effective Team Member
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Merchandiser, Greater Africa (Kenya)
