Merchandiser (Furniture/ Hardline)

• Communicate daily with buyers and vendors on order details and outstanding issues.
• Negotiate with vendors on price, discount, delivery and working terms.
• Monitor production process properly to meet quantity, quality, order specifications and delivery dates.
• Place orders to vendors on behalf of buyers. Check order details including style number, color, quality, quantity, delivery and price that have been confirmed by buyers.
• Compare colour swatches and sample specifications against buyers' standard before sending to buyer for approval.
• Create COP, counter check prior to Divisional Merchandise Manager's confirmation.
• Follow up with vendors for COP confirmation on Supplier Connect.
• Manage completion of eSF.
• Monitor in-line/ final inspection booking.
• Maintain vendor profile records.
• Coordinate buyers' visits.
• Source new vendors, identify product opportunities, request for and follow up vendor/ factory evaluation.