Posted by on July 09, 19102 at 02:16:10:
POSITION TITLE: Merchandising Manager
LOCATION:Guangzhou
REPORT TO:General Manager (Hongkong)
COMPANY: Founded in 1988, the company designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of infant and pre-school products including baby strollers, baby beds and playyards, ride-on cars, soft goods and other accessory products. Headquartered in Hong Kong, it has R&D centre in Taiwan and production facilities in Zhongshan and Shanghai, the PRC. The majority of the products are sold to customers in the US and various European countries.
BACKGROUND:
The Company is planning to develop a new retail chain for pregnant women apparel and children accessories in China. It expects to develop its retail chain stores of around 2,000-15,000 sq.m. each, with the first store to be opened in Guangzhou.
To match with the business growth, and the establishment of its first Guangzhou store, the Company has the recruitment need for a newly created position of Merchandising Manager in Guangzhou.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1. Plan, develop and control buying budget, buying channels; Design merchandising mix, specify the quantity, price and so on;
2. Develop and design house brand and arrange OEM production; Conduct the merchandising plan and choose suppliers;
3. Develop product and merchandise buying through market study, competition analysis, product development, pricing review;
4. Organize and manage buying of seasonal items, replenishment of permanent items, to ensure right products and right quantities are purchased to meet sales objectives, and initiate and organize stock transfer within the region;
5. Work together with Operation Manager to enhance and monitor brand image in the China market.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. At least college degree, over 30 years old;
2. Over 8 years practical experience of merchandising management in children and mother care products;
3. Rich experience in purchasing with channels and developing house brand;
4. Good communication skills both in English and Chinese;
5. Familiar with infant and mother’s products.