Posted Sep 30, 2014 3 views
Basic Functions:
Provides sourcing expertise to assigned lines within designated market.
Principal Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage the department and all daily functions and activities including product development, order management, new business development and maximize market potential for private labels as per company’s established standards and sourcing objectives.
2. Supports the development of appropriate sourcing opportunities for assigned lines.
3. Oversees suppliers 'account' maintenance by close communications with suppliers, providing weekly status updates, and trouble-shooting Quality Assurance and/or communication problems.
4. Supports customer relations for assigned lines by developing effective Buyer/customer rapport, and providing responsive communications.
5. Provide close guidance and leadership to the team to execute their key accountabilities in an effective manner and in compliance with the guidelines established by the company.
6. Provides market research activity.
7. Provision of continuous on the job training to elevate overall standards of merchandising teams to foster team spirit and to cope with the challenges. Prepare the path for succession plan. 8. Ensure all department related management reports are regularly updated and submitted for management review as required.
Scope Data:
Reports To: Divisional Merchandise Manager/ Country Manager
Knowledge & Skills:
Education: College degree or equivalent business experience. Experience: 10-12 years relevant experience in the apparel industry with 3-5 years experience in a similar position. Specialized: Thorough market intelligence and product expertise of assigned lines. Proficiency in English language skills, both written and spoken. Supervisory training and associate development skills are required.
Recommendations:
1. Appropriate supplier sources/new sources. 2. Advises suppliers' production capability and adherence to delivery schedule.
Key Relationships:
1. Close working relationship and communication with Sourcing Managers/Buyer/Brand Development Managers, and Quality Assurance Associates. 2. Supplier and or factory management or representatives.
Key Challenges:
1. Timely execution of the merchandising process. 2. Strong knowledge of assigned market.
Decision Making:
1. Makes daily operation decisions within prescribed limits. 2. Assigns work, setting priorities and balancing workload of reporting associates.
Job Details
J.C.Penney Purchasing Corporation
J. C. Penney Company Inc., known as JCPenney (JCP and Penney's for short), is a chain of American mid-range department stores based in Plano, Texas. The company operates in many department stores in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and previously operated a catalog business and several discount outlets. Most JCPenney stores are located in suburban shopping malls. The company has been an Internet retailer since 1998. It has streamlined its catalog and distribution. It deals into Apparels & Home merchandise.
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