Senior Merchandiser (Furniture/ Hardline)

• Coordinate daily operational activities in screening new product development samples, pre-production samples.• Negotiate with vendors on price, discount, delivery and working terms.• Track and review pre-production sample, specs and colour swatches to ensure samples match with required specifications and quality standard.• Communicate order and new sampling details and requirements to factories and all parties concerned.• Monitor production process properly to meet quantity, quality, order specifications and delivery dates.• Diagnose production problems and work with factories to present alternatives to both buyers and management.• Work with vendors to improve on-time delivery/vendor score card• Maintain vendor profile records• Coordinate with internal departments such as MIS / Shipping, Technical, QA, Finance & Administration to ensure smooth workflow for order follow-up.• Coordinate buyer’s visits.• Manage client/vendor relationship inclusive of disputes and claim issues.• Source vendors, identify product opportunities, request for and follow up vendor/ factory evaluation.• Prepare market presentation and present to clients.• Work with Divisional Merchandise Manager in formulating/implementing strategy to grow business.• Train and supervise subordinates.