Merchandising – Otto International

Merchandiser – Home Textile & Hardgoods – Bangladesh

Farha Kimiya — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:45:52 +0000

In Otto International, It starts with us; Our outstanding products and services are made possible by our most valuable resource: our people. It is their skills, passion, and precision that empower our excellent, customer-centric solutions.

Otto International is seeking for an experienced Merchandiser for Home Textile & Hard-goods to join our Bangladesh team. In this role, you will co-ordinate the sourcing activity between customer and supplier and to monitor the order follow up, in order to achieve the corporate targets of on-time delivery performance, on-time sampling, claim ratio, lead-times and turnover.

How will you make a difference?

Responsible for the coordination of daily merchandising activities in product development, costing, and mass production follow up
Research & analyse product trends by keeping up to date with the latest offerings from the market and coordinating with vendors to increase customer satisfaction and sales opportunities.
Source and select the suitable suppliers from the existing supplier list and from the market.
Using knowledge of pricing, production time & action calendar, as well as technical knowledge, to handle and troubleshoot production problems with vendors and present alternatives/solutions to customer.
Monitor order tracking to meet the quality and delivery date requirement to reach corporate KPI target.
Actively visit suppliers and factories on a regular basis (weekly/monthly)
Perform every step of order and sample follow up by communicating with buyers and suppliers independently.

Who are we looking for?

Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in merchandising for home textile (Beading/ Towel) and related areas.
Knowledge on natural materials and ceramic, metal, product would be an advantage.
Graduated with a degree in a relevant field (i.e. Textile & Clothing) or diploma holder or above in Merchandising
Proficient in MS Office 365 and Teams applications
Good background knowledge of Materials Sourcing & Development, Garment Construction and Sample Development
Good command of spoken and written English
Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Team player and sales focused
Strong negotiation skills
Able to work under pressure

Why work with us?

Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment
Open, transparent and diverse culture with locations worldwide
Double-pay, performance bonus, flexible working hours
Healthcare insurance coverage

All data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Production Merchandiser-Shoes-Shanghai

Belle Zheng — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:38:27 +0000

We are looking for an experienced Production Merchandiser to join our Shanghai team. You will ensure the co-ordination of the production process of footwear products from designated factories to customers to ensure that orders are completed on time and within budget. Most of the time you will be located on-site at factories to monitor the production schedule and processes as well as deal with any production issues. To strive for Operational Excellence in performing role responsibilities

How will you make a difference?

Visit production factories on a daily basis and closely monitor factories’ production schedules, materials’ availability status and inspection arrangements by QCs in order to ensure a timely and smooth delivery of quality footwear
Monitor factories’ capacity for placed orders and as per forecast received from merchandising team. Provide timely and regular updates to the merchandising team on vendor monthly capacity to avoid overbooking or to adjust overbooking in the production plan.
Update the reports, by informing the Manager in a timely fashion to take corrective actions.
Collaborate with merchandising and QA teams to drive confirmation sample submissions and fitting samples approval to avoid any potential delays in production.
Participate in claims justification process to avoid repetition of similar faults and recommend advanced safeguards in the production process.
Monitor and ensure that physical test and chemical test results are successfully meet, completed and ready before final inspection / shipment.
Understand customers’ KPI targets and educate/guide vendors/factories to meet said targets.
Promptly informing Management of any changes/delays/issues to current agreed production schedules.
Compiling and updating monthly capacity and performance reports for each approved supplier/factory and submitting them to Management in a timely and regular manner.
Highlight potential risks or delays in advance to minimize delays in production, improve the overall product quality and ensure that production deadlines are met.
Promptly addressing and identifying any production issues and recommend corrective actions by discussing with Management

Who are we looking for?

Diploma in supply chain management, business management, or related field is preferred. Minimum 5 years’ shoe factory production experience or similar production planning role
Demonstrated working experience of excellent time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Basic knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
Working knowledge in factory/raw materials footwear production process
Effective communication skills in written and spoken English.
Ability to travel frequently to factories and suppliers as required

Why work for us?

Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment
Open, transparent and diverse culture with locations worldwide
Double-pay, performance bonus, flexible working hours
Full healthcare insurance

All data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Merchandiser-Apparel-Shanghai

Belle Zheng — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:46:03 +0000

We are looking for an experienced and independent Merchandiser to join our Shanghai team. In this exciting role, you will play a key role in supporting the team to maximize commercial opportunities. By managing a diverse range of contacts, you will be an autonomous communication bridge between customers and vendors, and ensure they are well looked-after from product development to final production.

How will you make a difference?

Responsible for the coordination of daily merchandising activities in product development, costing, and mass production follow up
Research & analyse product trends by keeping up-to-date with the latest offerings from the market and coordinating with vendors to increase customer satisfaction and sales opportunities
Source and select the suitable suppliers from the existing supplier list and from the market
Using knowledge of pricing, production time & action calendar, as well as technical knowledge, to handle and troubleshoot production problems with vendors and present alternatives/solutions to customer
Monitor order tracking to meet the quality and delivery date requirement in order to reach corporate KPI target
Actively visit suppliers and factories on a regular basis (weekly/monthly)
Perform every step of order and sample follow up by communicating with buyers and suppliers independently
Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Who are we looking for?

Minimum 5 years’ experience in apparel merchandising
Graduated with a degree in a relevant field (i.e. Textile & Clothing) or diploma holder or above in Merchandising
Proficiency in MS Office 365 and Teams applications
Good background knowledge of materials sourcing & development, garment construction and sample development
Good command of spoken and written English
Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Team player and sales focused
Strong negotiation skills
Able to work under pressure

Why work with us?

Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment
Open, transparent and diverse culture with locations worldwide
Double-pay, performance bonus, flexible working hours
Full healthcare insurance coverage

All data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Assistant Merchandise Manager-Home-Shanghai

Belle Zheng — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:41:06 +0000

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Assistant Merchandise Manager to join our Shanghai team. In this exciting role, you will lead an effective team and clearly deliver the highest standard of service while striking a balance amongst customers’ requirements, the company’s profitability & policy, and suppliers’ resources and to strive for Operational Excellence in performing role responsibilities

How will you make a difference?

Lead and manage the team to achieve business objectives.
Assist in building and maintaining a strong vendor network to meet customers’ expectation.
Collect market information and trend and recommend needs for new product development initiatives
Establish professional relationships and negotiate the best offer with main customers and others potential sales prospects.
Settle disputes between customers and vendors on claims while keeping their good business relationship.
Identify current problems and advise resolution to team members to maintain smooth workflow.
Monitor and review the business performance to determine effectiveness.
Perform special projects and analyses, as required.
Visit factories on a regular basis

Who are we looking for?

At least 8 years’ merchandising experience in hard goods ( such as home decoration / outdoor products / Household items/Crafts) , some managerial experience is a plus
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
Sales-driven orientation and good people management skills
Good at analysing figures and problem solving
Good communication and interpersonal skills with all levels and can work with overseas teams, staffs and vendors
Able to work under high pressure and accept the challenge
Able to foresee production risks and provide workable solution
Solid experience in & knowledge of German market is a strong advantage

Why work with us?

Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment
Open, transparent and diverse culture with locations worldwide
Double-pay, performance bonus, flexible working hours
Full healthcare insurance coverage

All data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Fabric Specialist- Shanghai

Belle Zheng — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:39:23 +0000

We are looking for an experienced Fabric Specialist to support customer on fabric sourcing in China and SEA in obtaining transparency of fabric source and building up vendor frame of fabric mill and to achieve corporate targets in terms of delivery performance, quality performance, speed and flexibility.

How will you make a difference?

Develop and source high quality & price competitive fabric, to maintain competitiveness of product
Develop and nurture business partnerships with other internal departments and external entities, like fabric suppliers, in order to meeting customer requirements
Visit the fabric suppliers and factories on a regular basis
Assist buying team to implement the fabric nomination & blocking
Color & bulk approval for nominated qualities
Develop and maintain fabric supplier frame in China and SEA
Review and maintain the fabric library in OI China office
Conduct fabric mill audit and monitor the mill performance at regular basis
Conduct regular market research on current sources of supply, trends, migration and relocation of sources
Educate merchandise team on fabric knowledge
Solve the issue between garment vendor and fabric supplier on daily operation

Who are we looking for?

At least 8 years or above working experience in technical / fabric quality or fabric sourcing function
BA degree in product development, textiles or equivalent disciplines
Domestic as well as overseas fabric sourcing and negotiation experience required
Having an intimate knowledge of fabric production process in weaving/knitting, dyeing and other process in entire fabric production
Good understanding on the concept of sustainable fabrics from all aspects
Intermediate to advanced in MS Office and Office365
Good command of spoken and written English
Good communication skills, self-motivated, team player and able to work under pressure
Willing to travel

Why work with us?

Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment
Open, transparent and diverse culture with locations worldwide
Double-pay, performance bonus, flexible working hours
Full health insurance coverage

All data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Merchandiser – Woven & Knit – Hong Kong

Ching Yeung — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:40:53 +0000

We are looking for a passionate Merchandiser to join our HK team, working as a mediator between one of our largest key account customers and vendors for the highest standard of service. The person will deliver various merchandising activities with full autonomy and ensure that they are well looked after from product development to production.

How will you make a difference?

Support with the delivery of daily merchandising activities through product development, costing, data analysis, and in production follow up
Assist in presenting new season collections during the buying season, review outstanding issues on production status
Troubleshoot with vendors and present alternative solutions to the customer proactively
Manage the external partners’ relationships by partnering, communicating on seasonal strategy, production, products, costing challenges, initiatives and capacity planning
Carry out visits to trade fairs or suppliers to manage and develop the supplier pool continually
Maintain compliance at all times with social and quality requirements

Who are we looking for?

Diploma or Degree holder in Merchandising, Textile, Clothing or related disciplines
Minimum 3 years of garment merchandising experience in a sizable buying office, preferably working with woven and knit products
Proficiency in MS Office programmes – Word, Excel, Office 365
Detail-oriented, well-organised, and good team player
Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) with additional fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin

Why work with us?

Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment
Open, transparent and diverse culture with locations worldwide
Double-pay, performance bonus, flexible working hours
Full health insurance coverage

All data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Merchandiser – Fitness Equipment and Wellness – Shanghai

Belle Zheng — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:32:23 +0000

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and diligent Merchandiser to join our Shanghai team. In this exciting position, you will drive our standard for excellence in quality management and be a force for change in our collaborative and engaging work environment.

You will play a key role in supporting the team to maximise commercial opportunities. By managing a diverse range of contacts, you will be an autonomous communication bridge between customers and vendors, and ensure they are well looked-after from initial product development all the way to final production.

How will you make a difference?

Secure and grow the relationship with customers, ensure the local team is sufficiently prepared for the buying season
Closely support the team in product development flow by handling sample pre-checks, coordinating inspections and troubleshooting production issues
Track orders to guarantee they meet quality requirements and that they are delivered on-time in order to reach KPI targets
Ensure the implementation of company policy / regulation
Maintain compliance at all time with social compliance and quality standards

Who are we looking for?

Minimum 3 years of experience merchandising experiences of fitness equipment and wellness and familiar with the German market is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related disciplines
Good analytical skills and Proficient with MS Office applications
Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
Self-motivated, good team player, and be able to work under pressure and challenges

Why work for us?

Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment
Open, transparent and diverse culture with locations worldwide
Double-pay, performance bonus, flexible working hours
Full health insurance coverage

All data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Merchandiser – Home Decoration – Shanghai

Belle Zheng — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:02:49 +0000

How will you make a difference?

Secure and grow the relationship with customers, ensure the local team is sufficiently prepared for the buying season
Closely support the team in product development flow by handling sample pre-checks, coordinating inspections and troubleshooting production issues
Track orders to guarantee they meet quality requirements and that they are delivered on-time in order to reach KPI targets
Ensure the implementation of company policy / regulation
Maintain compliance at all time with social compliance and quality standards

Who are we looking for?

Minimum 3 years of experience merchandising experiences of home decoration and familiar with the German market is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related disciplines
Good analytical skills and Proficient with MS Office applications
Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
Self-motivated, good team player, and be able to work under pressure and challenges

Why work for us?

Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment
Open, transparent and diverse culture with locations worldwide
Double-pay, performance bonus, flexible working hours
Full health insurance coverage

All data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Merchandise Manager – Bangladesh

Johnny Chan — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 03:10:12 +0000

Passionate about merchandising
Strengthen your organisational and project management skills
Develop and implement merchandising strategies

As a Merchandise Manager, you will be responsible for establishing product direction, performance sales forecast and buying decision of the specific product categories. You will facilitate business direction from planning, making recommendations, and developing a line that represents.

How will you make a difference?

Play a leadership role to support all merchandising activities in driving business forward
Expand sourcing strategies and increase turnover levels by actively utilizing internal information
Nurture business partnerships with different stakeholders in production and supplier/vendor sourcing
Liable for in-season steering of the production process from the allocation, priorities bundles for the engineering of products, and improvement of costing approach
Lead the team to maximize profitability and accurately control the sample development, order follow up, and present alternatives and solutions to customers when necessary
Ensure the team develop market awareness across product categories and keen to keep themselves up to date by different pieces of training
Maintain good working relationships with business partners and monitor order tracking record to reach KPI targets
Source and select suitable business partners from the existing lists and the wider market to enhance the overall performance
Provide actionable recommendation on the process following the OI vision and turnover budget

What are we looking for?

5-8 years of garment merchandising experience in ideally in woven, denim and non-denim items of the EU market, with at least 3 years’ experience in team management
Familiar with fabric knowledge related to washing and dyeing process
Self-directed, organized, results-oriented, exceptional leadership skills
Creative, open thinking to generate, support new or better ways of doing things
Strong communicational skills and proficiency in both written and spoken English

Why work for us?

Collaborative, fun and challenging work environment
Open, transparent and diverse culture with 25 offices worldwide
Performance bonus, flexible working hours
Full healthcare insurance

At Otto International, it’s not just a job, it’s a mindset.

All data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.