Merchandising Manager

HRnet One Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 670,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

HRnet One Limited in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Merchandising Manager to lead woven focus trend research, market intelligence, sourcing, development, costing and production, managing the full product life cycle from design and sample development through delivery shipment.

The role requires 8+ years in woven apparel, with 3+ years in an Assistant Manager capacity, experience with PLM systems and denim, and strong English, Cantonese and Mandarin communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion/Textile or Merchandising preferred.
• 8+ years in woven apparel with 3+ years as an assistant manager.
• PLM system and denim experience is a plus.
• Familiar with US markets.
• Strong knowhow in denim, washes, woven; good factory process understanding.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full product life cycle from design to delivery.
• Oversee sourcing, costing negotiation, and calendar tracking.
• Coordinate vendor allocation and sourcing strategy.
• Conduct costing analysis to meet target price and margin.
• Liaise with QA to ensure quality and factory capacity.
• Refine SOPs to drive efficiency and coach subordinates.

Skills

Merchandising

Sourcing

Costing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

English

Cantonese

Mandarin

Education

Degree in Fashion/Merchandising

Tools

PLM system

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

Able to work independently, responsible, self-motivated

Excellent spoken & written English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Strong computer skills such as excel, PPT