Minimum 3 years of Far East Sourcing experience, liaising with suppliers and manufacturers in the Far East,
Ability to identify procurement opportunities using strong analytical skills,
High level of attention to details and organizational ability,
Have a good understanding on women consumer demands and a good feeling of “bestseller trends”,
Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills,
Good command of English,
No obstacle to travel.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Planning, selecting and developing new products across several categories according to the department needs and within the required budget,
Identifying and developing new supply sources in the Far East,
Negotiating pricing and commercial terms with suppliers,
Leading on new product development process and managing brand identity including the packaging and labelling,
Maintaining relationships with suppliers and sourcing new suppliers where necessary,
Optimizing the category range, width and depth and reacting to the market to maximize sales,
Monitoring product sales and performance and resolve any issues or potential problems,
Maximizing margin and identifying best sellers,
Managing outstanding orders and cash flow for deliveries,
Working with the Marketing and Visual departments regarding promotions, social media, product placement in stores and photo shoots for advertising material and online images,