Senior Merchandiser (Bags & Accessories, Buying Office) 35k

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end product lifecycle for bags and accessories: from material sourcing, sampling, costing, and order placement to production follow‑up and on‑time delivery.

• Lead product development for seasonal bags and accessories ranges in line with brand DNA, quality standards and target margin.

• Work closely with design, buying, planning and quality teams to translate concepts into commercially viable products and ensure smooth handover from development to bulk.

• Drive daily communication with factories and buying‑office stakeholders to monitor the critical path, resolve issues and secure on‑time, in‑full shipment.

• Evaluate and select suitable manufacturers (no trading offices) for bags and accessories, ensuring capability, cost competitiveness and compliance.

• Follow up on proto, SMS and pre‑production samples, coordinate testing/inspection, and ensure all technical and safety standards are met.

• Track order status, flag risks early, and propose corrective actions to protect delivery and margin.

• Prepare basic reports on order status, delivery, costing and margin to support internal reviews and decision-making.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of relevant merchandising experience in bags and/or fashion accessories, preferably with apparel brands.

• Current or prior experience in brand buying offices or manufacturers; candidates from pure trading offices OR 10+ years of experience will not be considered.

• Solid hands‑on experience in product development and end‑to‑end order execution, including sourcing, costing, sampling and bulk production follow‑up.

• Good understanding of bags/accessories materials, construction and production processes; experience with Asian manufacturing bases is an advantage.

• Proactive, positive attitude, willing to learn and open to feedback; able to work independently while being a strong team player.

• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and good time‑management under tight deadlines.

• Good command of written and spoken English; Chinese language skills are an advantage.