Sales & Merchandising Manager

Company Profile:

Lee Yin was established in Singapore in 1975, and has since grown into a leading regional apparel manufacturer and exporter. Lee Yin manufactures a wide range of apparel, such as fleece, T-shirts, sweaters, knit/woven garments, and knitted accessories. Lee Yin exports to customers throughout the world, including to leading brands like H&M, GAP, s.Oliver, GU, Carters & Desigual. As a deeply-experienced and progressive company, Lee Yin continues to streamline and develop its capabilities, which now include digital printing for fabrics and finished garments. Lee Yin strives towards sustainable growth and business, including making forward-looking investment in human resources, technology and renewable energy. Lee Yin is a member of the Textile and Fashion Federation (Singapore) and part of its Executive Committee.

Lee Yin also operates a retail division under the Coldwear brand, focusing primarily on winter wear apparel and travel accessories. Coldwear currently operates multiple stores in Singapore and Indonesia, as well as an eCommerce channel. It has evolved from a traditional winter wear company into a one-stop lifestyle concept retailer, providing travel wear for all seasons. For more details, http://www.coldwear.com.sg/company-profile-95.html.

Job Summary:

Based in Singapore, with travel as required, the Sales & Merchandizing Manager will report to the CEO and manage a Sales & Merchandising team to support and drive the Group's apparel sales and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee sales and merchandizing activities for growth/assigned customer accounts by:

1. undertaking apparel costing and analysis for development and production purposes
2. developing raw material supplier relationships to achieve a strong and dependable supply chain with favourable pricing and terms
3. ensuring on-time sampling and testing, according to customer requirements.

• Manage a Sales Admin/Operations team to support sales and merchandizing administrative matters, including sales order creation and material standards compliance.
• Coordinate with various departments (production, logistics, quality control) to ensure seamless operations and timely delivery of orders.
• Monitor the progress of orders and provide regular updates to clients.
• Resolve any issues or delays that may arise in the production or delivery process.
• Maintain detailed records of client interactions and order status.
• Work closely with relevant teams to analyze and optimize costs and reduce waste across the procurement and production processes.
• Work closely with relevant teams to achieve timely and accurate reporting of product production and delivery for Management and customers.
• Engage in product innovation and design to drive sales and create new areas of growth by:

1. exploring/developing virtual sampling and design capabilities
2. exploring/developing new and innovation apparel products, including in the areas of new/novel materials, sustainability and wearables.

• Work closely with relevant teams to achieve the Group's ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) objectives in the course of Sales & Merchandising activities.

Specifications/Requirements (Education, Experience, Skills):

• At least 5 years experience in the full spectrum of Merchandising function with at least 3 years of experience as Merchandiser Manager.
• Degree or diploma from recognized university.
• Experience in the apparel industry, particularly in knitted fabrics, printing and washing techniques.
• Experience in managing a Merchandising team in the apparel industry.