Buyer (Softlines) at The Walt Disney Company

New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong SAR

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Merchandising, ApparelIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent level in related disciplines
5 years’ experience with relevant working experience in softlines products, particularly in apparel and/or headwear merchandising
Self-motivated, independent and proactive
Knowledge in product development and materials sourcing
Good negotiation skill for costing and well manage the production lead time
Familiar with product safety and quality standard
Able to establish better relationship with working partners internally and externally
Good sense in Aesthetics and sensitive of the market trend
Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Excellent in Words, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the product assortment plans, product and pricing strategies to achieve agreed financial targets, margin and per cap
Participate in forecasting and managing open-to-buy process with the planning team in accordance with sales trends and business opportunities
Liaise with vendors and suppliers for product developments, quality, costing, sample arrangement, top samples approval, testing follow-up and delivery
Coordinate the placement of purchase orders and complete process in liaison with planning team from initial order placement to product arrival
Review post sales performance and response quality and guests complaint issues if any

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ExcelPowerPointMicrosoft WordNegotiationProduct DevelopmentMaterials SourcingForecastingVendor ManagementPurchase OrdersQuality ControlMarket Trend Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Buyer (Softlines) position?

The position is based in Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related disciplines and 5 years of relevant experience in softlines products, particularly apparel and/or headwear merchandising, are required.

What key skills are needed for the Buyer (Softlines) position?

Key skills include knowledge in product development and materials sourcing, good negotiation skills for costing and production lead time management, familiarity with product safety and quality standards, and fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Is this a remote position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.