Production Merchandiser

Brighter futures start here Anko Sourcing is the direct sourcing arm for the iconic Australian retail brands, Kmart and Target. As a team of highly experienced retail sourcing professionals, we strive to bring globally compelling, low-cost, on-trend products to our customers in Australia and New Zealand. We follow the highest standards to source ethically and operate with a clear focus on the welfare of our planet and our people.

Anko Sourcing operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. We are now looking for a Production Merchandiser for our GM Global Markets team who will be responsible for the General Merchandise products including Leisure and Home products.

Job Accountabilities

1. Order Management Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time application of inspection arrangement & delivery booking with 3PL. Negotiate on order quantity adjustment, costing and delivery movement Monitor and manage the orders execution to ensure DIFOT (Delivery in full on time) Maintain merchandising systems to ensure production statuses are accurate
2. Supplier Management Supplier performance monitoring and improvement opportunity identification Align with suppliers on the improvement plan and govern the implementation Follow up with suppliers on Ethical Sourcing and Technical Audit arrangements
3. Project Execution Define the department level plan and prioritization Execute the projects when relevant, including but not limited to sustainability Overseas Stock Buffering, Overseas Decanting, etc. Job Requirements Diploma or above in relevant field Minimum 3 years of solid merchandising experience in General Merchandise & consumable categories, preferably in sizable buying office Sound knowledge on product, market and merchandising systems and procedures Strong negotiation and interpersonal skill to liaison between buyers and factories Proven experience to be able to work with overseas buyers independently Well organized and with solid analysis, summarizing and prioritization abilities Good time management, proactive and able to work under pressure Excellent communication skills in Cantonese, English and Mandarin Proficiency in MS Office and computer knowledge Anko Sourcing values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose. A place you can belong We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates. <div