Senior Merchandiser

KEY FUNCTION

The Senior Merchandisers are responsible for the operational tasks linked to the execution of the allocation strategy locally. Ensuring the products meet KIABI specifications. The Senior Merchandisers work under the supervision of the Merchandising Managers.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• They are responsible and accountable for their business KPIs as defined by the Merchandising Manager.
• Provide quotations and samples to Merchandising Managers before submission for approval to Sourcing Buying Manager.
• Ensure that suppliers enter product information on company systems.
• Use their product knowledge to provide relevant product.
• Responsible of organising the buy-in and picking trips.
• Work with existing and potential suppliers to develop the competitiveness of their country.
• Actively visit suppliers on a regular basis to keep abreast of their competences and activities.
• Support Merchandising Manager in the implementation of vendor management projects including but not limited to 3D agility speed etc...
• Follow up the transformation of the supplier base to meet the sustainability environmental and social targets of the company vision.
• Responsible of implementing the processes on product traceability.
• Follow up the execution of continuous improvement on social compliance.
• Work with vendors on the implementation of new norms and procedures and deliver training.
• Work with the fabric team to execute fabric strategy and availability.
• Execute operational tasks on claims with vendors according to Kiabi norms.
• Develop and promote fair business behaviour keeping in mind social compliance and environmental as a priority.
• Including but not limited to the previous responsibilities the company can also require the Senior Merchandiser to carry out other duties (tasks projects temporary missions etc.) that may be assigned by the management on specific matters.

Qualifications :

• Relevant experience to the position (reference 10 years)
• Relevant technical knowledge for the position
• Relevant product development knowledge for the position
• Fluent in English and local language oral and written.
• French language is a plus
• Higher Diploma in Textile / University graduate

Additional Information :

RELEVANT COMPETENCES

• Developing Others
• Fostering Teamwork
• Results Orientation
• Building Collaboration
• Customer Orientation
• Cross-cultural competence
• Initiative and Proactivity
• Demonstrating ethics and Integrity
• Decisiveness and Problem Solving
• Communication
• Strong organization skills

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Lead-time
• Sustainability KPI (CO2 Water Consumption Waste Management)
• FOB / Landed price.
• Quality and Durability
• On time delivery
• Social Supplier compliance
• Customer satisfaction (NPS)
• Project implementation success rate
• Product Adoption Rate
• Product Innovation
• Claim resolution.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time