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职位描述：
TITLE: Merchandiser , Vendor Management EFFECTIVE DATE:
DEPARTMENT: Category / GIS GRADE: 16 JOBCODE: Product Development
REPORTING TO: MM Product Development , VM
GENERAL SUMMARY:

About the Function: The Vendor Management (VM) team is accountable for global vendor/cross-functional/brand relationships, performance as per defined sourcing strategy, strategic capacity planning .The sub teams - Strategic Sourcing, Product Development and Post PO Management work in specialized operating model in order to facilitate more nimble sample development, drive value added activities & innovation and improve our responsive capability to service the business better.

About the Sub-Team: The primary responsibility for the Product Development team will be to work closely with the with the brand production and category teams to produce samples that meet Gap Inc. quality standards while achieving the cost and specific brand milestone targets. This team will be responsible for implementing the country / brand / product strategy while leveraging their expertise in garment development, costing, negotiations and the region.

About the Role: The Merchandiser, Product Development VM will be responsible for developing the garment samples for the assigned product / style while working closely with the Merchandising teams of the Vendors. As a product development expert s/he will also be responsible for identifying the opportunities of cost saving, onboarding new vendors and executing the innovation agenda for the department in the assigned product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Merchandiser, Vendor Management is responsible for managing vendor orders and relationships for a sub-category.

? Download techpack and BOM
? Work with vendors for development sampling and initial costs
? Manage counter costing; Handling samples; Tracking fit approvals; Tracking labdips
? Monitoring, review and evaluate vendor performance
? Follow up with vendor on system-updates
? Maintain relationships and negotiations with new and existing vendors
? Manage wear-test samples and tailoring samples
? Ensure Systems are updated with costs and details
? Coordination of MST legacy ID communications for purchase order
? Responsible for product development and order placement in efficient and effective manner
? Work with Technical, QA and Mill management team to ensure all commercial decision and standards are met
? To partner with category team in problem solving, information sharing and counter sourcing to support best placement plan
? Partner with brand Design, R&D and key suppliers to develop innovative and quality product
? Partner with Mill management, QA and technical teams to resolve fabric or quality issues
? Resolve issues within a timely manner while working to continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Category function teams at Strategic Sourcing and Post PO Management, Technical, Design, R&D (Global Production???)
External: Vendors, Mills


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge, skills & abilities:
? Experience in sample development and with offshore production exposure is preferable
? Good written & spoken English
? Working experience in sizable garment buying office or trading company
? A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
? Ability to manage, motivate and develop others
? Strong planning and negotiation skills including the ability to influence at all levels
? Strong problem solving and analytical skills
? Excellent communication and presentation skills
? Proficient in MS Office Suit

2. Minimum educational level:
? Higher Diploma or above in textile, merchandising, supply chain management, or related discipline
? 5-6 years’ experience in sample development
? Production exposure

PRIORITY COMPETENCY:

Priority Competency Proficiency Level
Leadership Customer Focus SKILLED
Influencing AWARENESS
Developing Self & Others SKILLED
Drive for Results & Continuous Improvement AWARENESS
Technical Fabric, Raw Materials and Product Construction SKILLED
Cost Negotiation SKILLED
Supplier Selection and Relationship Management AWARENESS
Supplier Performance Management SKILLED 举报 分享

Founded: 1969, with a single store in San Francisco

We are: A leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies. With about 132,00 employees and about 3,000 company-operated stores and about 200 franchise stores, our presence is felt around the world.

Brands: Gap (including Gap, GapKids, babyGap and GapBody), Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta.

Outlet stores: Gap Outlet, Gap Generation and Banana Republic Factory Stores

Headquarters
World HQ: San Francisco Bay Area

Product Design: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London

Store Management, distribution and product manufacturing: Worldwide.

Stores
Total: Over 3,200 stores worldwide

Why work anywhere else?

With more than 3,200 stores in North America, Europe and Asia, Gap Inc. operates some of the most recognized apparel brands in the world including Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy. Our Global Supply Chain operations are critical because of the many touch points involved to successfully deliver our products from the visions of our designers and merchants to our customers. Our infrastructure enables the Sourcing and Logistics teams to more efficiently guide our products worldwide from “order to store” across our supply chain
  
We pride ourselves on working together, inspiring creativity and offering great fashion to our customers around the world. Our dynamic, diverse culture celebrates our passion, commitment and integrity. We offer competitive benefits, global career opportunities and programs to help you grow with us. As we continue to grow in Asia, we have opportunities available to join our team.