Senior Merchandiser (Decoration Accessories) at Williams-Sonoma

, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Vendor Relations, Cost Negotiation, Sourcing, Capacity Management, Time & Action (T&A) Management, Quality Assurance Liaison, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning

Industry

Retail

Description

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for executing Category directives in their focus country. They are the liaison between the San Francisco based team and the factories, managing seasonal developments, vendor relations, Time & Action (T&A) and key communications. They work in conjunction with WSI cross departments to support the US based team and factory needs. JOB CONTENT AND DUTIES: 1. Product Development: * Work with Merchandising Manager on category strategy to ensure right product, right vendor * Fully versed on Time & Action (T&A) master calendar and all key dates. Alert Sourcing team when falling off calendar. * Manage Testing of products with factories and protocol adherence. * Communicate target costs and sample ETD to vendors, and follow up on weekly progress * Communicate program approval to vendors and ensure that the factory has the correct approved sample before they go into production * Troubleshoot any issues that come up in production and work with factory to ensure on-time delivery and notify Sourcing team if there are any major delays. 2. Negotiate costs and MOQs * Negotiate with factories to achieve target costs for seasonal developments. * Obtain agreement on initial and reorder Minimum of Quantity (MOQs). * Address factory up-charges as they arise and work with the brand to drive agreements. 3. Vendor relations and capacity management * Facilitate the on-boarding of new vendors. * Create strong relationships with all our key vendors. * Plan and create strategic vendor development to establish long term business growth. * Stay on top of factory issues (strikes, holidays, etc) and communicate as needed to the SF team. 4. Sourcing * Source new products /factories via trade shows and market contacts. * Understand where our competitors are producing their product and the capabilities of all our factories. 5. Development Trips * Coordinate development trips with corporate sourcing team. * Prepare all documents and samples for team’s visit. 6. Liaise with QA team * Prioritize and maintain inspection schedule across factories. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor’s degree is required * Minimum 6 years of practical experience in Decorative Accessories products * Knowledge of sourcing and product development * Basic knowledge of manufacturing process in Decorative Accessories area * Management experience would be an advantage * Experience in vendor engagement and capacity management * Vendor relationship management COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS: Technical & Language Proficiency * Advanced computer skills * Full professional proficiency in English * Proficiency in Chinese is an advantage Communication & Presentation * Clear and effective verbal and written communication * Strong presentation proficiency Negotiation & Costing * Expertise in costing discussions * Skilled negotiation with stakeholders Vendor Management * Factory evaluation capability * Vendor engagement and relationship management * Capacity management experience Organizational & Analytical Skills * Strong prioritization and organizational ability * Attention to detail and accuracy in execution * Analytical and problem-solving skills Teamwork & Leadership * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team * Project management and leadership competence * Direction-setting and decision-making capability Service Orientation & Interpersonal Skills * Customer-focused mindset * Positive interpersonal relationship building * Professional maturity and resilience under pressure

Responsibilities

This role acts as the primary liaison between the San Francisco team and factories to manage seasonal developments and vendor relations. Key duties include executing category directives, managing the T&A calendar, and negotiating costs and MOQs to ensure on-time delivery.