We are seeking a skilled Export Merchandiser with proven experience in hardlines to oversee the end-to-end process of product sourcing, development, and delivery for international markets. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating with suppliers, buyers, and internal teams to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely shipment of hardware, tools, household products, furniture, industrial goods.
#### Key Responsibilities
- Order Management: Handle export orders from inquiry to shipment, ensuring compliance with buyer specifications, timelines, and budgets.
- Product Development: Collaborate with vendors to develop hardlines products, ensuring alignment with market trends, quality standards, and client requirements.
- Sourcing & Negotiation: Identify and negotiate with reliable suppliers for raw materials and finished goods, optimizing costs while maintaining quality.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor production processes, conduct pre-shipment inspections, and ensure adherence to international quality norms.
- Documentation: Prepare and verify export documentation, including purchase orders, invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
- Market Research: Analyze global market trends in hardlines to recommend product improvements and competitive pricing strategies.
- Coordination: Liaise between overseas buyers, production teams, and logistics partners to ensure smooth execution of orders.
- Compliance: Ensure all exports meet international trade regulations, customs requirements, and buyer-specific standards.