[HCM] Merchandising Manager (Production)

• Work with factories on production planning

• Follow the TNA and tracking WIP with factories very closely

• Follow up all the bulk fabric and trims

• Building relationship with factories and suppliers to drive transparency in open communication

• Ability to identify production issues, implement protocol to prevent production issues and problem solving when production issues happened

• Work independently as liaison between Head office and factories to communicate clearly and precisely on production progressions.

• Coordinate internally and other departments in the office to follow through on orders

• Effectively breaks down functional work plan into detailed work activities, ensures the team is fully aware of their respective roles & responsibilities

• Communicating proactively with stakeholders, when there are development concerns raised – and provide solutions where possible, to rectify, whilst maintaining set calendar dates

• Collaboration with all ‘in country’ internal stakeholders across Production, Material Supply, Compliance, Responsible Sourcing, Product Stewardship, Logistics and Quality teams to ensure the Delivery of all set KPIs.

• Fostering and role modeling a culture of inclusion, candor and trust.

• Support, lead and train subordinates in the team, to ensure they create and drive their individual development plans – and develop a regular cadence of review.

• Challenge the status quo by adopting a creative and curious style that can drive continuous improvement

• University graduate in Textile related major

• Min 8-10 years and/or more working experience with a foreign owned apparel product trading company, at least 3-5 years at the same position.

• Excellent in reading, writing, speaking, listening English

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, experience in AX is a plus

• Good recommendation or ref. from apparel industry companies required

• Good people skills, aggressive in personality, good time management discipline, honest and positive thinking required.

• Determination regarding Company goals, aspirations, and career