Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Asian Footwear Sourcing Process across multiple brands, ensuring strategic alignment with Headquarter (HQ) business and compliance objectives.
- Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies to measure success, maximize sales, profitability and market share within the footwear category.
- Manage and maintain excellent vendor relationships, continuously improving sourcing capabilities to meet evolving business needs.
- Lead R&D activities from prototyping to SMS and oversee bulk production, while maintaining quality control and ensuring timely delivery for seamless execution.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Headquarter (HQ), vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective communication
- Conduct thorough cost breakdown analyses from vendors to uphold Headquarter (HQ)'s pricing expectations.
- Negotiate favorable terms, including pricing, MOQ, and lead times with vendors, optimizing cost efficiency while maintaining top-tier quality.
- Collaborate closely with global Technical QA/QC teams to promptly address and resolve any quality concerns.
- Provide strong leadership, mentoring team members to enhance their expertise and foster a culture of excellence to drive performance.
Requirements:
- Degree or Higher Diploma academic qualifications in Fashion Studies or related disciplines; professional certification in quality & compliance management is an advantage.
- 8+ years solid working experience in footwear merchandising, including 3+ years in a managerial role. Luxury brand experience is a plus.
- Experience in the Buying/ Trading within the EU and US markets is considered an asset.
- Excellent understanding of footwear merchandising management, including development and industrialization processes.
- Extensive technical knowledge of footwear products, including leather goods, trims, and fashion trend analysis.
- Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and evaluating product performance to develop effective merchandising strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess challenges, devise effective solutions, and optimize business outcomes.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
- Fluent in written and spoken Cantonese, English and Mandarin.
- Proficiency in PC applications, including Microsoft Office & Excel.
- A proactive and adaptable leader, fostering cross-team collaboration while maintaining a detail-oriented approach to achieve impactful results.
Highly organized and resilient, thriving in dynamic environments with a strong focus on achieving business goals.
- Willing to travel internationally, including visits to Headquarter, regional offices, suppliers, and vendors to foster strong partnerships and ensure sourcing excellence.
- Immediate available/ short notice candidate is highly preferred.
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