Overview:
Responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating festive merchandise, gifts, packaging materials, and promotional items to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality standards for seasonal campaigns and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Sourcing & Procurement
- Source and identify suitable suppliers for festive merchandise, gifts, decorations, packaging materials, premiums, and promotional items.
- Request and evaluate quotations, samples, and product specifications from suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contract conditions.
Supplier & Vendor Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with local and overseas suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, responsiveness, and delivery performance.
- Explore alternative sourcing options to improve product offerings and competitiveness.
Project Coordination
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Design, and Operations teams to understand campaign requirements.
- Coordinate product development, artwork submission, packaging requirements, and sample approvals.
- Monitor project timelines to ensure merchandise is delivered according to campaign schedules.
Inventory & Logistics Coordination
- Track production progress and shipment schedules.
- Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure smooth receiving and distribution.
- Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment when necessary.
Cost Control & Reporting
- Conduct cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepare procurement reports, supplier comparisons, and purchasing summaries.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.