Position: Country Manager in Apparel /
Textile / Garment
Job location: Shanghai
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
The position is responsible for managing and sourcing of all garment materials, sampling and sharp pricing
to provide competitive price with quality products.
- Act as a costing and buyer
for our Shanghai office to conduct comprehensive sourcing activities
for materials and fabrics, specifically for WOVEN items,
such as DENIM FABRIC, NON-DENIM FABRIC, Corduroy heavy woven fabric, light
weight woven fabric. - Negotiator for prices.
Fully capable of computing and ensuring sharp pricing based on required spec and design. - Technical expertise in quilted
jackets with productions in China, Southeast Asian countries( Laos and Cambodia,etc.) - Expertise both in knit and woven.
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Plan for new seasonal sampling by appropriate material sourcing
and prices
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Strengthen and maintain the good relationship with factories,
suppliers and head office buying department to enhance the business
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Leadership capabilities to handle team as well as to ensure
effective sourcing & merchandising activities.
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Create and maintain accurate records of all sourcing activities,
supplier information, pricing, and developments.
- Work diligently with the internal
teams to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and manage workload
efficiently.
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Work closely with cross-function teams across other offices
(Germany, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Shanghai, Hong Kong) including Merchandising, Quality
Management and Research & Development
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Supervise and ensure the smooth running of other
teams within the office, buying & sourcing, merchandising, quality control,
accounting, HR and Administration.
REQUIREMENTS
- University graduate
in clothing, textile, or related disciplines - At least 10 years’
relevant working experience in the apparel industry with minimum 5-years
at Buying and Sourcing position in Buying Office for European customers. - Fluent in English-speaking and
English-listening, self-motivated, proactive and solutions-driven. - Experience working with European supermarket chains, i.e. Aldi and/or Lidl order would be an asset. Rich experiences in denim/corduroy/twill and CVC fleece is preferred.
- Strong in technique, fabric costing and quality controlling.
- Excellent problem solving and
communication and interpersonal skills to deal with customers, factories
and internal teams. - Management skills, and
organizational skills
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