Merchandise Manager

PO MANAGEMENT:

• Generating and managing PO of merchandise to suppliers in accordance with sales orders and sales demand
• Creating effective PO management system
• Planning and developing purchasing strategies to maximize benefits
• Maintaining effective interaction between sales volume and suppliers to ensure timely production. Control and provide solutions if it has any issue arises during each PO
• Working with the Production Manager to accurate production timeline, maintaining a critical path and action plan in case of delay

SOURCING/PURCHASING:

• Utilizing network within the industry to source new suppliers to ensure TLC is working with the best suppliers and making new introductions
• Control the purchasing of raw materials, contracts, and other goods and services
• Maintain records of inventory to determine when new goods need to be ordered
• Oversee the negotiations of all purchases made by the purchasing department
• Negotiate on behalf of the organization and maintain good relationships with vendors

RELATIONSHIP WITH SUPPLIER:

• Working closely with suppliers to ensure the PO progress to assist production and operations.
• Maintaining, communicating, negotiating with suppliers for best quality and price.
• Monitoring suppliers’ efficiency through visits and support in supplier assessment.

COMMUNICATION

• Reply to all emails within 24 hours
• Reporting all exceptions and issues in the shared calendar
• Building a positive working environment
• As we have our main office in the UK, we need to consider the different time zones. There is a requirement for phone/Skype meetings, discussions, updates and some emergencies can arise. Occasionally, please be able to communicate during UK business hours (these times are flexible).
• Excellent in English

• At least 4 years of experience in the merchandising in high-end furniture industry
• Initiating, organizing and sending Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers in a timely manner to ensure the production timeline runs smoothly
• Experience in inventory management and reordering
• Experience in price negotiation with suppliers
• Experience working with US, UK or Europe based companies is a PLUS
• Experience in building systems to improve operations, productivity and administration work
• Wide network in high-end furniture is a plus
• Leadership, teamwork, communication, persuasiveness, adaptability