[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Williams-Sonoma jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Williams-Sonoma · Shenzhen, Guangdong, China # Associate Merchandiser（based in Taiwan） Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Full-time Retail & Store Listed on Williams-Sonoma’s official careers site. Posted August 19, 2024. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Williams-Sonoma’s careers site →](https://ehac.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/12372) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Williams-Sonoma](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/) / Associate Merchandiser（based in Taiwan） ## Job description ### Based in Taiwan JOB SUMMARY The Associate Merchandiser is the liaison between the HQ based team and the factories, managing Product order execution, product development, Cost negotiation, Vendor source and relationship, Risk mitigation and stakeholder communications. They work in conjunction with Engineering & QA & Order Execution team to support the US based team and factory needs. ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES A. Order Procurement -The primary liaison among the inventory team, transportation team, forwarders, and the vendors -Managing order fulfilment, cargo delivery, vendor relationship and key communications. - Check order status report to monitor the order process. - Work on reports showing statistics on vendor performance trend on regular basis. - Manage all escalations and summarize as report to line manager. B. Product Development -Identify potential vendors by pre-screening their production capacity, capabilities, and business expectations. - Execute buying trip from A-Z including pre-trip, itinerary set up, cost negotiation to finalization to ensure the trip objectives are fully achieved. - Negotiate price based on an in-depth understanding of product and components. - Ensure all supplier quotations and samples are completed on a timely basis for appropriate decision making to meet objectives. - Identify testing and production issues upfront and involve Quality Assurance teams to resolve. - Coordinate with order execution team before initial PO placement. C. Vendor Sourcing & Relationships -Assist to maintains strong relationships with local vendors to ensure production process and output – such as capacity, sample submissions, revisions, negotiations, monitor supplier performance to ensure it meets or exceeds company standards and expectations. - Ensures vendors are coached on standard procedures and system. D. Market Intelligence -Initiate market research and investigates product trends. - Acknowledge and discuss market intelligence with Merchandiser Managers. - Prepare monthly Reports to keep merchandiser manager well informed of status of all upcoming programs. ### DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES - Minimum 3-5 years of practical experience in supply chain management -Excellent English skills in reading and writing -Excellent Excel, PPT, Online system skill -Product Background Preference: Metalware, Mirror, Storage, Tableware -Basic knowledge of manufacturing process -Apply job knowledge and expertise to solve business problems. - Initiate and take personal responsibility for frequent clear, and open communication. - Appropriately prioritize work based on short-term and long-term requirements. - Demonstrates initiative and acts with a sense of urgency. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 19, 2024 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: Over a year - Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Williams-Sonoma’s careers site →](https://ehac.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/12372) ## More jobs at Williams-Sonoma ### [2027 Merchandising Internship - Brooklyn](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/0761b97a93865135d077/) Brooklyn, NY, United States ### [2027 Merchandising Internship - Portland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/81e825626783b9f7ffc8/) Portland, OR, United States ### [2027 Merchandising Internship - San Francisco](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/630c5e63232d8ee87869/) San Francisco, CA, United States ### [Assistant Manager, Full-Time, Hughes Landing (New Store), Williams Sonoma](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/c6e52b2337d805a5a7cd/) The Woodlands, TX, United States ### [Assistant Store Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/6d58a7cbf1a8ce82f71d/) Dallas, TX, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [AVP, ETF Capital Markets – Taiwan (Taiwan Based)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/invesco/jobs/9904d5eb5d6a30e88579/) Invesco · Taipei, Taipei City ### [International Private Bank, Banker Associate for Taiwan Market, based in Singapore](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/55eb6b2e2e2a6792863c/) JPMorganChase · Singapore ### [Senior Vice President, Technology Delivery, Wealth Management & Private Banking (Based in Taiwan)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dbs/jobs/c3e354001e7be690030f/) DBS · Taipei ### [Account Based Marketing Manager Taiwan (Manufacturing, High Tech), Field Marketing-APJ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/d86652044cf1214b153b/) Amazon · TW, TPE, Taipei ### [International Private Bank, Private Banker for Taiwan Market, based in Hong Kong, Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/a7f25dbe4312edc5a154/) JPMorganChase · Central and Western, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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