Merchandiser at Williams-Sonoma

Serinhisar, Aegean Region, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Cost Negotiation, Vendor Sourcing, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communication, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Market Research, Manufacturing Process Knowledge, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Retail

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Merchandiser is the liaison between the HQ based team, China team and the factories, managing Product development, Cost negotiation, Vendor sources and relationship, Risk mitigation and stakeholder communications. They work in conjunction with Engineering & QA & other functions to achieve the company needs. JOB CONTENT AND DUTIES B. Vendor Sourcing & Relationships - Support to on-boarding supplier to meet and follow company policies and requirements, provide input into the vendor matrix set-up - Work with leader to ensure production process and output – such as capacity, sample submissions, revisions, negotiations, monitor supplier performance to ensure it meets or exceeds company standards and expectations. - Monitor vendors follow company standard procedures. C. Project Management - Provide support for special projects, corresponding company/brand/category level initiatives -Collaborate with other functional teams to ensure all milestone and objectives are achieved and accomplished on time. A. Product Development - Monitor vendor performance in terms of on time delivery, qualities, etc. - Assist to negotiate price based on an in-depth understanding of product and components. - Assist to ensure all supplier quotations and samples are completed on a timely basis for appropriate decision making to meet objectives. - Identify testing and production issues upfront and involve Quality Assurance teams to resolve. - Coordinate with order execution team before initial PO placement. - Experience in sourcing, mapping new vendors is plus. - Execute buying trip from A-Z including pre-trip, itinerary set up, cost negotiation to finalization to ensure the trip objectives are fully achieved D. Market Intelligence (as a plus) - Knows market research and investigates product trends. - Communicates market intelligence to Merchandiser Managers. - Prepare monthly Reports to keep merchandiser manager well informed of status of all upcoming programs. JOB COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE Knowledge The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: * Minimum 5-8 years of practical experience in supply chain, or product development is preferred. * Market research and innovation development capability is a plus. * Fluency in both written and spoken English. * Basic knowledge of sourcing and product development. * Basic knowledge of manufacturing process. Skills The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills: * Apply job knowledge and expertise to solve business problems * Initiate and take personal responsibility for frequent clear, and open communication * Appropriately prioritizes work based on short-term and long-term requirements * Demonstrate initiative and acts with a sense of urgency. * Accurately identify key issues in problems raised and come up with alternative solution. * Can take a tough stand and can set up to issues. * Capability of handle complex cases * Good communication skill * A Team player

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary liaison between headquarters, the China team, and factories to manage product development and vendor relationships. Responsible for cost negotiation, risk mitigation, and coordinating with Engineering and QA teams to meet company objectives.