Apparel Merchandiser

Hong Kong Executive Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European product licensing firm, based in Hong Kong, is seeking a qualified Apparel Production Specialist. The role involves developing product styles in collaboration with various teams, overseeing sourcing strategies, and ensuring proper documentation throughout the development process. Applicants should have a university degree in Apparel Production and 3-4 years of relevant experience, particularly in Woven Outerwear.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of work experience in Apparel, with focus on Woven Outerwear.
• Good knowledge of Product Development, Production, Quality Control, and Global Testing Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop assigned styles/collections in cooperation with Product Management and Design.
• Prepare and maintain necessary documents like style specifications and fitting comments.
• Communicate cross-functionally to ensure a smooth product development process.
• Responsible for the costing process and achieve margin targets.
• Ensure timely data administration in the Sourcing System.

Skills

Product Development

Production

Quality Control

Price negotiations

Education

University degree or equivalent in Apparel Production

Job description

Our client is a European fast-moving product licensee, representing leading global brands. They are a market leader in designing, producing, and selling branded garments. Their products are known for innovation and high quality.

Location

Hong Kong

Report to

Head of Sourcing, Hong Kong

Responsibilities

• Develop assigned styles/collections in cooperation with Product Management, Design within the dedicated sourcing regions directly with supplier.
• Responsible for proper Suppliers Sourcing to cope with Company Sourcing Strategic.
• Responsible for preparing, maintaining and follow up of all necessary documents (Style specifications, BOM, size tables, fabric and trim selection, fitting and sealing comments) according to the comments from Buying Management.
• Communicate proactively cross-functional, internal and external to ensure a smooth product development process.
• Responsible for the costing process to achieve best possible margin targets according to the company Margin Goals and supporting buyers on the negotiation to achieve KPIs.
• Ensure on-time data administration and maintenance in the Sourcing System and related IT systems to enable official Order Placement from Buying Team.
• Establish a costing matrix together with the supplier to share with the Buying Team.
• Define and Create a Material / Mould / Product Library for company to share with London.
• Prepare Product Research, Sample Comments, WIP and Production Preparation
• Prepare production planning by booking capacity and Material / Mould before the order is officially placed
• Maintain filing system and Data updating within the Sourcing Team.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent with focus on various technologies within Apparel Production.
• Minimum 3-4 years work experience in Apparel (Woven Outerwear is a Key), with Accessory is an advantage (i.e.. Bag, Cap), with good knowledge of Product Development, Production, Quality Control, Global Testing Requirement and Price negotiations.