Our client is a globally renowned apparel brand group. The Hong Kong team works closely with overseas buying teams and a wide supplier base across Asia, managing end‑to‑end product sourcing, development, and production execution for multiple home product categories. The environment is fast‑paced, commercial, and highly exposure‑driven.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end‑to‑end merchandising and sourcing activities for assigned apparel product categories (e.g. denim, sweater)
- Coordinate closely with overseas buyers on buying calendars, product assortment, and production schedules
- Identify, evaluate, and develop suitable manufacturers and vendors across the region
- Lead price negotiation and costing discussions in alignment with buyer expectations and margin targets
- Plan and oversee vendor visits, factory audits, and market research activities
- Monitor order execution to ensure quality, compliance, and on‑time delivery standards are met
- Resolve production, quality, or delivery issues by working directly with factories and agents
- Ensure suppliers comply with required social compliance, cargo security, and inspection standards
- Track market trends and sourcing opportunities to recommend competitive product solutions
- Manage vendor allocation based on track record, pricing, and overall capabilities of suppliers.
- Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders on sourcing strategy, risks, and progress
Requirements:
- University degree with 3-8 years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, or production
- Proven background in buying offices, sourcing agents, or importers serving US/ EU markets
- Strong product knowledge in apparel categories (denim, apparel, sweater...)
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production workflows
- Experience of managing suppliers across Bangladesh and Pakistan would be plus
- Strong negotiation, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Independent, commercially minded, and proactive in driving results
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build long‑term vendor relationships
- Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
- Candidates with less/more experiences (i.e. 5-10 years) will be considered as Merchanidser/ Assistant Manager position
Other Openings:
- Sourcing Specialist (Home)
- Sourcing Specialist (Seasonal)
- Senior Merchandiser (Korean speaking)