南平招聘

STANDARDISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR: ASSISTANT 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 PPS price and quality guidelines and to ensure on time delivery.

Job Grade

Last date job grade approved:

Key receivers of work

Merchandisers; Merchandising Managers, Account Manager

REPORTING LINES

Reports to

Account Manager

Direct reports

1. Customer

5%

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

· Weekly progressive report

· Performance to plan

· Feedback from Merchandiser

2. Supplier management

Critical Path

40%

· Critical Path management and daily update of POM

· Supplier and Product Matrix’s will be kept updated

· CP will be set up and maintained

· Supplier management and updating on product.

· Continual communication with supplier to ensure correct information control.

· Update to Merchandiser

· Efficient CP on time.

· Supplier and Order KPI’s

· Supplier performance - QVIC

3. Operational

25%

· Forward Spec packs to supplier

· Set up order files and update.

· 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 PPS 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. People

10%

· 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 1 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 – Microsoft Office; 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

· Category Manager, Merchandise Manager, Merchandiser

· Technical Teams

· Suppliers

· Top Management

· Suppliers

· Freight Forwarders

· HR

· Laboratory

· Sourcing Office

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.