Merchandiser - Footwear, Bags & Belts

Job Description As a Merchandiser at H&M, your main responsibility is to execute the workflow to secure the best product offer. It involves managing and optimizing the entire workflow to ensure the best deal in terms of price, fashion, speed, sustainable materials, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: - Drive development, quotation, and order follow-up processes to secure the best deal for products and ensure on-time delivery. - Strike the right balance between obtaining the best price for the company and customers while considering production lead times, product quality, safety, user-friendliness, and sustainability. - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the selection of the best supplier for each product. - Monitor suppliers" performance and manage supplier relations based on short and long-term production goals, considering factors such as price, fashion, speed, sustainable material, and innovation. - Understand the competitive environment and align customer expectations with the company's strategic objectives. - Collaborate with the Supply Chain team during business execution to secure optimized procurement procedures and creative solutions based on data and product knowledge. Qualifications: - 5 plus years of working experience in the footwear industry. - Knowledge of leather and footwear. - Effective time management skills, stress-resistant, and good at prioritization. - Flexible mindset, positive attitude, and ability to be an inspirational team player. - Fashion knowledgeable with a genuine interest in fashion trends. Inclusion & Diversity: At H&M Group, creating and maintaining inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces is a priority. The organization values a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Diversity in the workforce positively impacts how challenges are addressed, possibilities are perceived, and relationships are built with colleagues and customers worldwide. All diversity dimensions are considered in the recruitment process to ensure fairness and equality. Benefits: H&M Group offers attractive benefits to all employees, including extensive development opportunities globally. Staff members receive a discount card usable on all H&M Group brands in stores and online. Additionally, employees are included in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP) and may access competitive perks and benefits that vary by country and employment type. (Note: Additional information about the company benefits and inclusion & diversity initiatives have been omitted as per the instructions provided),