Emily Ching Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Aim of the role - provide patient-focussed healthcare products and supply chain services to the UK's National Health Service.Manage the NHS market category for equipment maintenance contracts specifically Supplier Relationship Management, Tendering Activity and projects.Responsible for managing an allocated number of customer projects to deliver results, drive savings and improved service for customers.Produce quotes on maintenance, new business and renewal of contracts of medical equipment, actively engage with customers according to their needs. Support with the development of Sourcing Strategies and delivery of tender in line with Intenda timescales.Work closely with customers and suppliers to provide alternative proposals on maintenance spend and savings.

Hong Kong Sar

• Reported to General Manager, responsible for all merchandise strategies and product selection for the footwear brands: MELISSA, ZAXY• Managed OTB, launch plan, pricing strategies and assortment planning for both offline and online platforms• Monitored and analyzed sales and stock level, took relevant actions such as mark down and ad hoc promotion to boost up the sales• Coached the Buying Team on preparing sales reports, performed routine replenishment and allocation to ensure sufficient inventory level for both offline and online platforms• Attended regular meetings and communicated with principle in Brazil on product selection, right product offering and feedback on price issue• Worked closely with Operations and Marketing on product allocation, pricing strategies and promotion activities• Shared the insights on growth opportunities for the brands base on market trends to senior management and across departments

Hong Kong Sar

• Reported to Section Head, take the lead to formulate buying strategy and product mix to achieve sales, margin and business targets for the assigned categories across regions included HK, China, Taiwan, Singapore and Korea• Coached the team to analyze the sales on regular basis, keep an eye on competitors’ pricing strategies and product mix• Closely worked with Design team on seasonal assortment planning, develop the best assortment according to the sales trend• Partnered with Planning team on OTB planning and sales rolling forecast regularly• Communicated with Merchandising team on merchandise allocation, store clustering, monitor stock level and markdown promotion• Meet with suppliers to negotiate the best price, keep update on the newness of fabric and costing• Cooperated with Operations team to get feedback on products, customer demands and behavior, provide product training to sales team

Hong Kong Sar

• Directly reported to General Manager on all merchandising issues for all retail stores in both HK & China, e-commerce and wholesale channels• Planned and executed OTB, brand strategies and product assortment planning in order to meet the company's business objectives• Worked closely with Design team on assortment planning and product development• Collaborated with operations and marketing team to work out the promotion schedule and marketing activities in order to maximize the sales• Initiated in monthly product display and window executions to ensure the buying and assortment plan was effectively implemented• Conducted shop visit regularly and market research, communicated with shop staff to gain product and pricing feedback

Hong Kong Sar

• Directly reported to Merchandising Director on all footwear and handbag merchandising issues• Planned and executed OTB, order placing, retail price setting, monitored stock level and GP% to achieve company’s business objectives• Attended overseas buying trip to Milan, London and Paris for meeting suppliers on order placing and conducted trend forecast• Worked closely with Design, Operations and Marketing teams on promotion schedule, product launching issues and competitors research• Partnered with suppliers and factories on style selection, fitting sample approval, price negotiation and quality problem solving• Supervised and coached the subordinates on daily supporting works such as stock allocation, consolidation, order and delivery following up• Provided product training and fashion trend information to shop staff, reviewed best sellers and worst sellers with design team regularly

Hong Kong Sar

• Reported to Buying Manager on all merchandising issues of apparel and accessories for Ladies and Youth lines• OTB management, merchandising planning, sales forecast, monitored stock level and GP% to achieve company’s business objectives•Worked on style and color selection for every season, input ideas and conducted product performance review to Design team• Worked on retail price setting and costing issue, handled re-order, color and size ratio; prepared launching plan and promotion schedule• Conducted market research, fashion trend and product training to frontline staff and internal departments in every delivery

Hong Kong Sar

• Reported to Senior Product Manager on merchandising issues of the brand Columbia for all retail stores and GigaSports consignment counters• Worked on order placing, stock allocation and consolidation between shops; prepared launching plan and all kind of sell-through reports• Assisted on preparing buy plan for the season, involved in OTB management, discussed strategies and promotions with management• Participated in pre-trade show line-selection, product segmentation between retail and wholesale