Job Description
Supply Chain Merchandiser
We are looking for an experienced Merchandiser to join our APAC Sitka® Supply Chain Team in Shenzhen who will be responsible for ensuring effective execution of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process including the materials planning, order placement, bulk inspection, shipment arrangement, goods receiving and timely payments to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products.
The ideal candidate combines advanced analytical capabilities with strong supply chain expertise and business acumen, and has hands-on experience working with large, complex datasets and ERP and PLM systems across merchandising, planning, sourcing, production, and logistics.
This position operates in a fast‑paced, multi-seasonal environment, supporting Sitka®, a premium apparel brand within Gore Fabrics.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for full merchandising duties from materials planning to salesman sample and bulk order delivery
- Coordinate with vendors on production planning and capacity alignment
- Create, review, and release purchase orders aligned with approved cost, MOQ, and delivery terms
- Track PO status from order placement through production, shipment, and final delivery to ensure suppliers meet confirmed production milestones and delivery dates
- Resolve production or quality risks proactively and escalate issues where required
- Manage enquiries and day‑to‑day coordination with fabric mills, garment suppliers, third‑party inspection agencies, and third‑party logistics providers
- Handle merchandising‑related documentation, issue shipping instructions, track shipment progress and payment status
- Partners with Product Development, Demand Planning, Sourcing, Compliance and Quality teams to resolve fabric, trims, capacity, or quality issues including data discrepancy.
- Provide support in onboarding new suppliers and supplier performance review and liaise with suppliers to carry out corrective action in the assigned factory
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in the textile or apparel industry, with exposure to end‑to‑end supply chain functions including planning, procurement, production, and product development.
- Experience in sample development/production follow up and with direct factory production exposure
- Proficiency in ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or PLM (e.g., Centric) platforms
- Excellent negotiation skills with strong stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently to drive initiatives, prioritize and multi-task, while maintaining a positive attitude and continuous improvement mindset
- Nice to have experience in POWR BI and analytics supporting supply chain data will be an advantage
- Travel required 3-5% but not frequently
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree, Oversea education or international working experience
- Hands-On Experience with SAP or Oracle, POWR BI, Centric
- Knowledge of Incoterms®