Senior Merchandiser
华特迪士尼(上海)有限公司
- 公司规模:150-500人
- 公司性质:外资(欧美)
- 公司行业:娱乐/休闲/体育
职位信息
- 发布日期:2014-05-16
- 工作地点:广州
- 招聘人数:1
- 工作经验:五年以上
- 学历要求:本科
- 语言要求:英语熟练
- 职位月薪:面议
- 职位类别:买手 采购员
职位描述
DESCRIPTION:
The Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser provides support to the Sourcing team for Disney Theme Park Merchandise. Assists with operational and organizational functions to develop and source merchandise under the strategic guidance of a Sourcing Manager. Communicates and follows through with all suppliers, as well as external and internal cross-functional partners on various aspects of development and costing. The candidate is responsible for managing a category or sub-category of business by working closely with internal and external partners to execute creative designs, ensure product quality, meet on-time delivery and support speed to market. Assist to manage the product development & project management in the field of toy & premiums.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
? Provides support to the Sourcing Manager.
o Highly skilled and experienced in most sourcing processes (ex. Owns spec / BOM handover to suppliers and drives costing and sampling process and timeline.)
o Supports assigned projects and as necessary represents Sourcing as SME on supply chain projects
o Aids team in completing sourcing processes in a reliable, efficient manner without assistance (Sets up roadmap and NDW, Monitors quality issues and RTV process, Assists with trip preparation/recaps etc.)
o Provides input on supplier performance and facilitates action plans with suppliers. (Partnering with COE to execute and identify the need for supplier shifts and new supplier on-boarding)
o Provides accurate data and timely support of processes
? Supports the competitive bid process under the direction of the Sourcing Manager.
o Uses understanding of markets by product category to support the creation of the supplier bidding strategy
o Examines and evaluates supplier tiering and rationalization
? Manages post business award execution details, including item set up, shipping delays, production tracking, and capacity planning.
o Collaborates with internal and external partners to prepare total landed cost models
o Interacts successfully with global suppliers who have different backgrounds & work styles
? Enables change, fostering an environment of continuous improvement that constantly “Raises the Bar.”
o Seeks to increase knowledge of: negotiation, project management, sourcing tools, and manufacturing processes
? Drives profitability by supervising product specifications that meets design intent, while remaining within cost margins and competitive pricing requirements
o Translates trend and product inspiration ideas into visual renderings and technical drawings such that construction information is accurately interpreted by suppliers.
o Collaborates with cross-functional partners to understand production capabilities and limitations in order to develop actionable product specs.
o Monitor email correspondence between TD and global partners and mediate any unresolved issues.
o Drives product development timeline, managing sampling approvals and holding suppliers and cross-functional partners accountable to key deadlines.
CORE SKILLS:
? Examines issues from a broad perspective, considering impact beyond immediate scope
5/6/2014 Sourcing Specialist 2
? Identifies key business opportunities and challenges
? Stays current on business issues, industry trends, and technological advances
? Uses knowledge of the company's products and services to meet customer needs and financial targets
? Analyzes problems effectively and takes action to resolve (Conceives creative ideas)
? Uses technology to facilitate better results and supports new initiatives
? Challenges the status quo
? Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes
? Maintains composure under pressure
? Remains productive despite uncertainty
? Encourages team builds for both global and segment-wide relationships
? Strengthens others through mentoring and feedback (Inspiring and motivating peers)
? Tailors messages appropriately to the audience
? Facilitates win-win situations
? Achieves high levels of customer satisfaction
? Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards
? Strives for self-improvement
? Manage the supply chain activities during stage of concept ideation, product pricing, prototype, tooling development, toy safety and development schedule to production start
? Analyze and negotiate prototype and tooling cost with suppliers
DESIRED QUALIFIACTIONS:
? Bachelor’s Degree
? 5 years experience in merchandise sourcing and/or product development in a retail environment
? Understanding of basic testing and safety laws and impact to product design and manufacturing processes
? Understanding of free-trade agreements, duties and resulting impact of sourcing strategies