南平招聘

STANDARDISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR: MERCHANDISER

SECTION 1.1: Performance contract

OUTPUTS AND RESULTS

Purpose of the role

How it supports Operation’s vision, mission and strategy

To provide service to customer and suppliers on sourcing, ordering, shipment and new product development. To proactively support Management, sub-ordinates and suppliers on day-to-day business activities. To continually source suppliers and product that fit the Pepkor GPS price and quality guidelines and to ensure on time delivery.

Job Grade

Last date job grade approved:

Key receivers of work

Assistant Merchandisers; Buyers; Merchandise Planners; Quality; Suppliers; Logistics

REPORTING LINES

Reports to

Merchandise Manager

Direct reports

Assistant Merchandiser

1. Customer

20%

· Communication and ways of working with: Buying Team, Suppliers.

· Continual new Supplier sourcing

· Critical Path (CP) set up and maintenance

· KPI’s – OTIF, Hit Rate

· Weekly progressive report

· Performance to plan

· Feedback from Suppliers and Buyers

2. Supplier management

(Sourcing)

25%

Supplier Sourcing

· Source new suppliers that fit Pepkor GPS criteria

· New supplier recommendations will be discussed with Line Manager

· Supplier and Product Matrix’s will be kept updated

· CP will be monitored (work level)

· Supplier management and updating on product.

· Continual communication with supplier to ensure correct information control.

· Product lifecycle control

· Delivery KPI’s – OTIF

· Efficient CP

· Supplier and Order KPI’s

· Supplier performance - QVIC

3. Operational

25%

· Forward Spec packs to supplier

· Obtain and negotiate required FOB targets from suppliers to negotiate best value offer

· Preparation of pre-trip packs, buying trip itineraries for buyers and supplier briefings.

· Develop products (samples) to meet requirements of buyers. Presentation of final offer

· Deliver a CP to ensure 100% on time. Provide reports to Buyers and Sourcing management

· Order follow up – samples, fit sealing, testing etc.

· Follow through on product details: artwork etc.

· Supplier Visits and induction to Pepkor GPS ways of working

· CP results – achieved deadlines

· Trip feedback from buyers

· KPI’s

· Supplier analysis

4. Product

20%

· FOB Pricing will be as requested targets, or better.

· Will balance quality with Price. Price is main factor BUT NOT at expense of quality.

· Samples to be checked against spec pack requirements

· Identify minimum standards according to retailer guidelines – assist suppliers on understanding

· Inform buyers of product information from supplier visits.

· FOB targets achieved – FOB KPI tracker

· Fit approval KPI

5. Finance

5%

· Achieve the category shipment budgets for the season

· Expenses to remain within budget

· KPI’s.

· Budgets

6. People

5%

· Working relationships:

o Sourcing Team

o Sourcing Management

o Buying Team

o Suppliers

· Feedback from customers – Buyers and Suppliers

· Team feedback

SECTION 1.2: Job incumbent requirements

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, ORGANISATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years experience in sourcing and buying environment. Relevant working experience and exposure to International markets and buyers

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

Relevant University or Tertiary education.

(Textile and Design course, etc.)

KNOW-HOW (SKILLS)

Computer skills; Negotiation skills;

Written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)

Relevant product knowledge inclusive of technical; Knowledge of sourcing practises

Good communication skills and experience of working and visiting suppliers

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

EXTREME

HIGH

GENERAL

· Work pressure

· Responsibility and Time management

· Team player

· Negotiation

· Independence

· Trust

· Resourcefulness

· Ability to learn and improve

· Adaptability

· Confidence and decisiveness

· Learning orientation and change

· Planning and organization

· Openness

· Passion

· Succession Plan

KEY CONTACTS

EXTREME

HIGH

GENERAL

· Buying Teams, Planners

· Technical Teams

· Suppliers

· Assistant Merchandiser

· Clothing Sourcing team

· Merchandise Manager

· Top Management

· Freight Forwarders

· HR

· Laboratory

· Sourcing Office