Purchasing Officer/Merchandiser

Asian Sourcing Link Phils., Inc.; Angeles; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Sourcing Link Phils., Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Merchandising and Data Analyst to source factories in APAC, with focus on China. You will collaborate with Sales Support and factories on product development, sampling, and lead-time/MOQ negotiation to secure best market position.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience in trading/merchandising, and the ability to deliver data-driven insights through dashboards. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Sought 3-4 years of merchandising and data analytics experience.
• Strong Excel skills and PC proficiency are required.
• Experience with SAP or Claritum is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing for factories in APAC, with a main focus on China.
• Collaborate with Sales Support and factories on product development and sampling.
• Negotiate lead times and MOQs with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for programs to strengthen market position.
• Work with teams on product design, packaging, inspection, and delivery.
• Ensure smooth product development and accurate information transfer to stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel is a plus.

Skills

Process mapping

Analytical thinking

Data analytics

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Claritum

Job description

Job Description:

• Responsible for sourcing for factories in APAC, with a main focus on China.

• Work between Sales Support & factories on developing products and/or Sampling.

• Negotiate the lead time, MOQ with suppliers.

• Look for opportunities for key programs to ensure we are in the best market position.

• Work closely with team on product design, packaging, inspection, and delivery.

• Ensure the product development processes are smooth and accurate information transfer to all relevant parties.

• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

• Occasional travel is required (Not a must but a plus).

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in process mapping ideally from a trading environment

• A good balance of structured/holistic thinking with fast moving and pragmatic approach to ensure quick delivery

• Engage and work with aligned operations teams and lines of business to achieve data needs and analysis results more effectively

• Strong communication Skills

• Can work under pressure

• Develop and maintain analytics reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making for the leadership team.

• Ability to understand, create and deliver top-quality, audience-appropriate communication.

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving experience

Personal Attributes:

• To be very detail focused and confident

• Experienced in a trading environment

• A good team player w/ team working skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Be highly motivated and keen to succeed

• Willing to learn and advance in their career

• Have good written and verbal communication skills

• Able to 'multi-task' and manage multiple issues and projects

• To be well organized

• Have high levels of enthusiasm and energy

• Shows flexibility in approach and able to change and adapt to circumstances

Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of relevant work experience with a merchandising and data analyst background

• Good PC knowledge in using MS office applications, strong Excel experience is preference

• Experience in SAP / Claritum will be an advantage