Merchandise Manager

Job summary

Our client, an international company working as sourcing agents, is looking for Merchandise Manager to manage its sourcing office in Ho Chi Minh city.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the sourcing office based in Ho Chi Minh City;
• Develop office sourcing strategy, in co-operation with company’s goals and Heads of Sourcing in headquarter offices;
• Offer local market intelligence to support the turnover development of various product categories;
• Maintain knowledge database about the market development and the sourcing possibilities of the country;
• Identify, communicate, manage and overcome risks, gaps, and issues throughout the product development process; 
• Participate in buying activities in the country upon alignment with product categories in charge;
• Advise international buyers and local suppliers on product requirements, market trends and related economic and social issues; 
• Monitor the order follow up processes and shipment reliability of various product categories;
• Drive compliance, social and environmental responsibilities for the Vietnam office;
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of professionals in order to reach the defined goals. 

Experience requirements

• At least 10 years related work experience in merchandising, sourcing and assortment building with focus on European Market;
• Must be fluent in English communication and written skills. Chinese fluency is a plus;
• Excellent sourcing experience in other South East Asian Countries; 
• Strong product knowledge in hardgoods categories, especially in Outdoor and Household products ;
• Entrepreneurial spirit, customer and market orientation;
• Strong negotiation and sourcing experience;
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to bring about change, highly flexible and with strong intercultural competence;
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Outlook);
• High availability for frequent travel.

Education requirements

• Degree holder in International Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent disciplines.

Please click the APPLY button or contact Ms. Linh Hoang at linh.hoang@adecco.com for more information.

Contact Person

•   Linh Hoang
•  Adecco