上海招聘

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To manage, co-ordinate and support the Merchandising Team and all its functions. Manage sourcing needs, order placement, order progressing and production tracking functions to support the sourcing and placement strategies. To ensure adequate and timely capacity available to meet agreed delivery and FOB price targets. Understand market requirements and needs of the Purchasing Managers. To manage and co-ordinate order progressing priorities with the QA/QC Manager to maximise effective use of the QA/QC resource.

MAIN TASKS

1. Monitor and manage the team work by setting priorities and directions for effective order progressing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. To achieve the targets of on time sampling, on time deliveries performances within agreed/required leadtimes. To monitor and manage turnover targets and claim ratio.
2. Support the Office Manager to execute the buying and sourcing strategy in conjunction with the Purchase Manager by having an understanding of current market needs.
3. Manage Order Progressing on garment sample costing / development, order/production tracking on a weekly basis and help set priorities for support teams to ensure timely delivery within the required quality standards.
4. Identify and optimize costing opportunities by leveraging resources and negotiating power across teams
5. Source appropriate suppliers to meet buyers specific needs and to support the sourcing and placement strategies.
6. Build an effective working relationship with vendors & suppliers and also develop their competence & production capacity.
7. Develop and maintain the good working relationship with collaborators in France e.g. RAGS/Buyers/Collection/Quality/Import.
8. Work in conjunction and manage the needs with QA/QC Manager and Compliance Manager.
9. Manage the sourcing and development of new materials.
10.Motivate, develop employees; create positive environment and high staff morale adhering to Kiabi values.

PROFILE OF THE HOLDER:

-Higher Diploma in Textile / University graduate; minimum 10 years relevant work experience of which a minimum of 4 years in managerial role in Buying Office environment
- Sound technical knowledge in garment/yarn construction, washing, cutting, sewing, trims & accessories etc in the respective product areas up to a level to be able to assess production comments/quality and make competent decisions on alternatives
- In-depth current market knowledge of suppliers, production capacities, and capabilities analysis.
- Sound analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent command of English with professional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong Task based management skills.
- Strong people development skills
- Strong team leader, with ability to inspire confidence and influence working relationships, whilst displaying team player qualities. Be flexible.

Kiabi is one of Europe's largest and most prestigious garment retail companies. Kiabi is an internationally recognized brand name with over 400 stores in France, Spain, Italy, Romania, Portugal & Russia.

For a view on the products please go to: www. Kiabi.com

Kiabi International Supply Services (KISS), the local sourcing office of Kiabi, is looking for high caliber candidates to join our dynamic and fast growing operations in Shanghai. This position offers immense potential for career development and progression.

We offer 5 days work, attractive compensation package and comprehensive fringe benefits to the right candidate. Interested parties, please email your CV indicating expected salary at HR.SH@kiabiasia.com.