Location : Semarang
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES :
- Act as primary point of contact for product development for specific vendors.
- Establish a business and technical rapport with vendors.
- Collaborate with Engineers, QA (Quality Assurance), SCO (Supply Chain Optimization) and Testing / Lab on new developments for vendors.
- Translate specs and target cost to meet vendor capabilities.
- Analyze costing and present viable options to Product Development manager.
- Manage and monitor brands’ calendar and create specific timeline.
- Managing vendor visits and provide updated reports.
- Following up on outstanding issue with vendors and brands.
- Update Product Development database distributes weekly Product Development log, newness report and other additional report when necessary.
- Managing on time sample delivery.
- Other duties as and when assigned.
JOB HOLDER’S COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE :
5+ years sourcing / merchandising experience, especially at furniture.Ability to collaborate with the team as well as work independently and maintain a high level of confidentiality.Strong follow up skills, sense of ownership and attention to details.Effectively manage and communicate with stakeholders from different time zones and provide timely response.Professional proficiency at written, communication and presentation in both English and Indonesian.Adaptable at working in a fast-paced environment with 4 seasonal calendars that overlaps one another.Able to deliver results by influencing internal and external partners.Ability to represent WSI standards and expectations.Expert on Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook