Merchandise Manager

HRnetOne Company; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

HRnetOne Company is seeking an experienced Merchandising Manager to lead woven focus trend research and manage the full product life cycle from design to delivery.

The role requires strong negotiation, vendor coordination, and cross-functional leadership to ensure product quality and timely delivery for the US market.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Textile/Merchandising or related disciplines.
• 8+ years in woven apparel; 3+ years in Assistant Manager; US fashion experience preferred.
• PLM systems and denim experience is a plus.
• Familiar with US markets and fashion supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Manage full product life cycle from design and sample development to production and shipment.
• Oversee vendor allocation and sourcing strategy with PD cycle.
• Conduct costing analysis and negotiate best price to hit target margins.
• Coordinate with Vendors and QA to ensure quality and factory capability.
• Refine SOPs to improve efficiency and ensure product integrity.
• Identify root causes of production problems and implement solutions.
• Coach subordinates for mutual growth.

Skills

Merchandising expertise

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership / coaching

Education

Degree in Fashion Textile/Merchandising

Tools

PLM system

Excel

Job description

Reporting to Senior Merchandising Manager, this role handles Woven focus trend research, market intelligence, sourcing, development, costing and production in MENS & WOMENS. The position manages the full product life cycle in all aspects of the merchandising process from design & sample development, sourcing, costing negotiation, time & action calendar, order placement, production until delivery shipment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage & follow up full product life cycle in all aspects of merchandising process from design & sample development, sourcing, costing negotiation, time & action calendar, order placement, production until delivery shipment
• Manage vendor allocation & sourcing strategy to start with the right vendors from PD cycle
• Conduct costing analysis & negotiate best price with cost options for New York Office to ensure attainment of the required target price & profit margin, & secure the products integrity and quality
• Liaise and co-ordinate with Vendors and Quality Assurance Department to ensure all issues relating to factory capacity, capability and credibility are addressed to deliver a high quality of product to uphold the Company & Brand image
• Refine the SOP internally & externally to drive better efficiency
• Understand the root cause of any production problems & provide the best solutions
• Coach the subordinates to have mutual growth

About you

• Degree holder in Fashion Textile/Merchandising or related disciplines is preferable
• Minimum 8 years' experience in woven apparel industry with 3 years in Asst Manager, preferably in US fashion company
• PLM system and denim experience is a plus
• Familiar with US markets
• Strong product knowhow in denim, washes, woven & good understanding of factory process
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, supervising, presentation skills
• Excellent spoken & written English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Strong computer skills such as excel, PPT