MERCHANDISING MANAGER
Core
Lead local/regional execution of procurement strategy for Kiabi's fashion collections by managing vendor relationships, negotiating prices and quality, and ensuring social compliance.
Role type
Senior Merchandising Manager (Supply Chain)
Builds
Off-the-peg fashion collections for Kiabi's retail network
Domain
Retail / Fashion / Textile Supply Chain
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (fashion collections)
Required skills
Vendor negotiation, supplier allocation, product development management, capacity booking, market intelligence, MSA management, team mentoring, budget management, cross-cultural communication
Preferred skills
Hands-on supplier visits, leading buying trips, driving efficiency initiatives, fostering teamwork
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Decide supplier allocation locally based on procurement strategy, negotiate final prices and quality with vendors, manage product development before order confirmation, monitor capacity booking, lead buying trips execution, set and meet supplier performance targets, identify and source new suppliers, distribute and implement new norms and procedures to vendors, provide guidance to less experienced peers, define and respect travel expenses budget
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities