Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandising Production, Southeast Asia
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FEND03915Intitulé du poste:
Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandising Production, Southeast AsiaFonction du poste:
MerchandisingExpérience professionnelle:
Minimum 5 ansCity:
SingaporePays/Région:
SingapourType de contact:
CDIPosition:
The Assistant Visual Merchandising (VM) Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production process of VM assets, ensuring seamless execution from conceptualization to installation. This role requires strong collaboration with vendors, internal teams, and regional stakeholders to maintain high-quality standards while meeting project timelines and budget constraints.
Job responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure all VM assets are correctly prepared and produced as per specifications.
- Ensure all VM assets are manufactured, shipped, delivered, and installed in accordance with the brand guidelines meeting quality and aesthetic standards.
- Review and approve technical drawings from contractors to ensure alignment with design requirements and feasibility for production.
- Create mockups of designs and layouts on photoshop where necessary.
- Identify and source vendors for production needs while managing Order Forms and Purchase Orders to facilitate procurement processes.
- Liaise with the regional team to understand collateral requirements, gather feedback, and align production with market needs.
- Provide proactive updates on the status of deliveries, replacements, and production to ensure transparency and efficiency.
- Work closely with Strategic Store Planning, Finance, Procurement, and Logistics teams to execute successful VM rollouts.
- Manage yearly department budgets allocated to produce VM assets distributed across the SEA markets by monitoring and reconciling monthly expenses.
- Anticipate and plan for SEA market business needs by maintaining accurate tracking and timely reporting.
- Partner with the logistics team to address challenges related to shipping delicate props and identifying alternative materials without compromising design integrity.
- Ensure smooth transitions between each phase of VM launches to optimize execution and efficiency
- Negotiate costs, contracts, and delivery schedules with external partners to optimize quality and efficiency.
- Ensure cost control of all and conduct bidding process for all projects
- Conduct market research to stay ahead of innovative materials, techniques, and sustainable production methods.
- Provide support for all VM activities within the region where required
Profile:
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 5- 8 years of experience in VM production management within the retail or luxury industry.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for vendor and cross-functional team interactions.
- Knowledge of production techniques, materials, and quality control processes.
- Budget management and cost control experience.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to logistical challenges.
- Leadership experience in managing teams and freelance talent.
- Proficiency in technical drawing review and approval.