[Central Retail] Senior Merchandise Product (Accessories)

SCOPE OF WORK

TO LEAD PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT TEAM OF PRODUCTS ASIGNED  

• Manage the whole process of Products development  from Market research -Range idea -Range Plan -Range matrix -Aligned with  Brand Head to obtain Financial Target ( Turnover-Profit – accurate Stock forecast )
• Buil up Yearly -products Road Map and follow up Range Line up according Range &  Commercial calendar planning
• To conducts and prepare Range review -Planning -Range council -Workbrief -Commercial Brief -Sourcing Brief
• Develop products from Ideas to launching and ensure agreed SSD date
• To follow up time line of all process belong to Products developer and take action to Meet SSD  -Action for review stock and planning on ESD
• To ensure all time line for Establisment process in transferring the quality document  information included CB - Master file -Pricing file ( to do accuracte forecast of categories assigned ) -SRS file – Work Brief /  Range presentation in store  -Buying guide -Communication in stores -Web  
• Training products knowledge for Operation
• To have monthly review products performance after launching AND have action further improvement Range for  future

MAIN ACTIVITIES

TO DO AND MANAGE  PRODUCTS DEVELOPER TEAM  OF PRODUCTS ASIGNED

• Keep abreast of the current retail market online and offline in Vietnam, identifying:

- New trends in the market,

- New opportunity for your categories and the brand

- New brands to the market

- Selling price level of the competitors (permanent and promo)

• Conduct regular competitor visits, and vendors meetings to analyses, report and ensure our competitive edge in terms of selling price, commercial margin, product modernity and quality.
• To work on range construction and product development. Develop proper products technical specifications in cooperation with quality department to maximize buying savings.
• Provide maximized product description and customer benefits for all digital media .
• Responsible for educating promoting and training product knowledge to the operation’s team
• Prepare briefs and RFQ for sourcing needs as per company processes and templates.
• Controlling of descriptions of available supplies.
• Respect SOP and improve them. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Understand  sample designs ,material , production process to built spec , to develop packaging , label requirement for OEM factory
• To follow up time and action calendar with OEM factory to ensure SSD
• Discussing designs with clients for custom ordering or with manufacturers;
• Preparing detailed final designs;label packaging for assigned categories
• Keeping informed about design trends and developments;
• Studying, researching and planning various styles of Products categories
• Evaluating issues such as pricing and fixing costs, fashion, purchasing, safety, materials and manufacturing methods and techniques;
• Using various tools to complete projects from raw materials to finished products ;
• Attending workshops, seminars and training on various types of manufacturing and furniture design.
• Organising plans and schedules with respect to the availability of resources;
• Selecting suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles;
• Liaising with craftsmen or production department staff, such as production managers, marketing staff and design engineers, about the process of construction or manufacture;
• Finding ways to improve furniture items already manufactured;
• Give action to improvement for products categories from customer experiences
• Forecasting and controlling category performance in terms of sales, Profit .
• Ins and outs controlling Stock effecciency
• To work closely with Mer-Retail Sale on Product allocation in cooperation with Replenishment and Operation team
• In charge of product label (VMN label)
• Solving issues related to products (return problem, promotion )
• Cooperating with Marketing team for marketing programs.
• Cooperating with Logistics team and Sourcing team and other teams to secure start sell date.
• Challenging the existing points of view and drive creativity and innovation
• Responsible for involving and optimizing cross-functional competencies and stakeholders in the development team
• Communicating the strategic and the operational status of the development process with all stakeholders ability to work with conceptual ideas, and also able to bring these into final solutions

Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in fine arts with a concentration in Home Accessories/ Furnishing 

Seniority: Minimum 5 - 7 Years’ experience in merchandising and category management in retail business and/or related field.

Attitude: Rigorous, honest, good team-work spirit.

Languages: Fluent in both writing and speaking English

Skills:

• Drawing and design skills
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of market trends
• Interpersonal skills
• Creativity
• Good computer skills (Microsoft office/ Outlook, etc.)