Merchandiser, Greater Africa at The Children's Place

Key Accountabilities:

• Serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners across the globe
• Manage WIP reports and closely monitoring bulk production to ensure orders are shipped on time.
• Understanding of all TCP processes, systems and expectations
• Adopt a robust process to understand the root cause of issues and work on a corrective action plan with the factories
• Maintain seasonal production calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Follow up and advise the factory to plan things realistically so that they can work on achieving the set goals and deliveries.
• Maintain product cost updates and communicate with overseas offices regarding requested costing options
• Align tasks to achieve on-time delivery and quality product for the product approval process
• Resolve quality and Purchase order fulfilment issues, working with Quality Assurance, Merchandising, Planning and Retail / Wholesale departments
• Understand thoroughly importing regulations for all regions, including classification
• Manage supplier terms and conditions, including payment and shortage / overage
• Assist the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandising Manager on any necessary tasks required
• Implementing proper and efficient tracking mechanisms with which to effectively manage and monitor the business
• Increase duty free penetration and by ensuring that the proper costings structures and mechanisms are in place in order to deliver the best prices to the business

Skills and Behaviors:

• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to work on tasks and job functions independently
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and interact with all levels within the organization
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Must be able to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities
• Problem solving, organizational and leadership skills

Education and Experience:

• Degree or above credential in Fashion Design, Clothing/Textiles, or related discipline
• 4 years of experience in related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Good command of both verbal and written English skills and local language
• Previous experience in merchandising or retail preferred.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Drives Business Results through Communication and Collaboration
• Plans sand Organizes
• Exhibits and Drives Accountability
• Is an Effective Team member