Production Merchandiser

Brighter futures start here

Anko Sourcing is the direct sourcing arm for the iconic Australian retail brands, Kmart and Target. As a team of highly experienced retail sourcing professionals, we strive to bring globally compelling, low-cost, on-trend products to our customers in Australia and New Zealand. We follow the highest standards to source ethically and operate with a clear focus on the welfare of our planet and our people. Anko Sourcing operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Accountability:

New Line Critical Path Management:

• Work with supplier and quality team for new line review
• Request for samples and documents during the QA process, and sign off packaging mock-up sample
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time delivery of new lines
• Work on problem solving in event of any issue, like quality and delivery

Order Management:

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time application of inspection arrangement & delivery booking with 3PL.
• Negotiate on order quantity adjustment and delivery movement
• Monitor and manage the orders execution to ensure DIFOT (Delivery in full on time）

Supplier Management:

• Supplier performance monitoring and improvement opportunity identification

• Align with suppliers on the improvement plan and govern the implementation

• Follow up with suppliers on ES and Technical Audit arrangements

Project Execution

• Define the department level plan and prioritization
• Execute the projects when relevant, including but not limited to sustainability
• Overseas Stock Buffering, Overseas Decanting, etc. 

Requirements:
- 3-4 years solid merchandising experience in relevant product categories, preferably in buying office or trading company background
- Strong sourcing, negotiation and interpersonal skill to liaison between buyers and factories
- Proven experience to be able to work with overseas buyers independently
- Demonstrate the ability to learn and work under pressure
- Work efficient, detailed mind and effective
- Excellent communication and influence skills both in English and Mandarin

Perks and benefits we’ll offer you:

A place you can belong

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.