Job Description
[Job Description]
- Commercial: Identify Category trends and set design and fabric guidelines by category for Design and Buying teams. Implement findings in the range plan, by season.
- Work closely with Finance, brand inventory team as well as the Head of buying in the establishment of the final range plan.
- Set up a delivery plan for our brand and online collections with Sales, buying, and design teams.
- Be in the supply market, together with the Head of Buying develop new garment suppliers, and spot new market trends.
- Join the Design team on seasonal inspiration trips.
- Together with the Head of Buying in charge of setting up seasonal fabric concept.
- Overseas Design process together with Brand director, eg overall concept, color, and fabric.
- Procurement and Buying: Management of category buying team, in charge of product development whole process, including fitting, bulk management, price, quality, lead time control, etc.
- Drive product development by supporting the total design process and ensuring the latest developments/techniques/fabrics are used.
- Order placement with suppliers including negotiating purchase prices, quality, deliveries, etc. to meet KPIs for margins, quality, and lead-time/delivery on time.
- Develop & execute a competitive production strategy (incl. speed to market in trends and repeats) and further develop a supplier base to meet the objectives.
- Lead partnerships with cross-functional departments/brands to develop long-term strategies to achieve the goals of the business with parameters of cost and quality targets and delivery schedules.
- Guarantee fit and quality remains at a high level and kept up-to-date.
- Together with JJ Head of buying develop new garment suppliers. Identify new supplier needs.
- Constantly looking to improve sales growth and sales-through in the brands multichannel network of retail and online shops.
Qualifications
[Qualifications]
- You have at least 10 years of relevant work experience in the area of Design, buying or merchandising, better in Menswear
- Proven excellent leadership skills and strong management track record
- Hands-on product skills and skilled in the technical area
- Bachelor's degree in textiles or proven track record in the fashion industry
- Ability to set priorities and work organized
- Strong analytical skills and a good business mindset
- Strong fashion sense and ability to implement new trends in the product development process
- Strong negotiation skills
- Good English skills, both spoken and written
- Eager to bring the best product to the shop floor
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
It's a leadership position for a global fashion company. The salary and treatment are very good.
Salary Type
: Annual Salary
Salary Min
: ¥
Salary Max
: ¥
Currency Type
: CNY