Merchandiser - Purchaser
A
well-established luggage manufacturer, importing and distributing our products
through a variety of retail channels. Our company has an all-encompassing
corporate culture valuing and rewarding individual’s initiative and creativity.
As an Established leader for over 30 plus years, we currently have an opening
for the following position. This position is located in our corporate office in
La Palma, CA.
Merchandiser - Purchaser / Duties and Responsibilities
·
Develop
purchasing strategies and identify buying trends to keep the business
profitable
·
Conduct
self-guided research to become familiar with what products are available as
well as their costs and benefits
·
Search
available products to find the best combination of quality, price, and delivery
·
Negotiate
policies and contracts with various suppliers
·
Manage
deliveries to confirm compliance with contracts
·
Identify
damaged or defective goods and work out an alternative solution with the
supplier
·
Keep detailed
records and prepare and submit necessary reports
·
Maintain
professional relationships with all key suppliers
·
Attend various
conferences, supplier plants, and vendor interviews to stay informed about
changes and advancements in the industry
·
Evaluating
factory capacities and performance
·
Conducting
Factory Audit
·
Quality
Control Plan
·
Required to
travel overseas including China
Merchandiser - Purchaser / Requirements and Qualifications
·
Extensive
knowledge of products of Luggage
and Duffels
·
Strong
communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills
·
Analytical and
mathematical capabilities in order to compare prices and quantities and
consider vendor contract terms
·
Ability to
evaluate market conditions and various suppliers
·
Keen eye for
detail
·
Willingness to
make quick and thoughtful decisions on behalf of the business
·
Effective
relationship building skills
·
Bachelor’s
degree in business, accounting, supply chain management, or a related field
· Assistant: 2+ years of experience in a purchasing
role
· Manager: 5+ years of experience in a purchasing
role
We
offer:
· Competitive
salary
· Medical
Health Insurance
· Paid
sick days and vacation
· Incentive
/Bonus Program
· Job
security and growth potential
Please send your resume, cover letter and
salary requirements to chang@travelersclub.com