Merchandising Manager

To cope with our expansion and newly open Coimbatore office, we are looking for a high caliber to lead our team and drive our merchandising strategy. Interested parties please submit your Application to "recruit.hk@carters.com".

Product development

• Manage related products development - market sample tracking, T&A management and provide sample options for meeting due dates

• Familiar with product raw materials and constructions, and understand product development process to allow effective negotiation with vendors

• Follow up with vendors on sample development/lab dips/graphic submissions to meet due dates

Pre-production & Vendor relationship Management

• Collaborate with vendors, cross-functional teams and counterparts in the HK & US offices

• Pre-production approvals management

• Manage vendor relationships and resolve vendor related issues in a timely manner

System maintenance and Data Analysis

• Facilitate data maintenance in different systems such as PLM, Intellimas to manage daily activities • Analyze and present data for management decision

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Apparel Merchandising / Technology with at least 10 years experience in garment industry and 5 years in managerial position

• Possess relevant experience in buying/ sourcing office, familiar with US market, baby/children wears

• Strong capability of Product Life Cycle management to lead the team to drive results and continuous improvement

• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, strategic thinking mindset and system savvy

• Good English communication and presentation skills