Senior Merchandiser (Korean-speaking) – HCMC, Vietnam

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Industry: Apparel / Garment Sourcing & Manufacturing
Experience: 5–8 years
Salary: Negotiable
Level: Experienced Professional (Non-management)

About the Opportunity

Shelby Global is supporting the recruitment of a Korean-speaking Senior Merchandiser specializing in denim apparel. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, this role coordinates customer requirements, production follow-up, quality inspections, and shipment arrangements.

This opportunity suits an experienced garment merchandising professional with strong Korean and English communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to resolving production issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers to clarify order details, quality standards, and packing instructions, ensuring alignment with their requirements.
• Monitor production progress and coordinate with relevant teams to resolve issues promptly and minimize production disruptions.
• Arrange initial, inline, and final inspections with the immediate manager and/or customers’ QA/QC teams to support on-time shipments and prevent customer claims.
• Confirm and finalize over- or under-shipment quantities with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly reports for assigned merchandising activities.
• Coordinate daily tasks within the team to meet deadlines and requirements from related departments.
• Maintain accountability, fairness, and respectful collaboration with team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Strong Korean communication skills and excellent English proficiency.
• 5–8 years of relevant garment merchandising experience, including experience in a comparable role within a trading company or buying office.
• Denim apparel expertise.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with practical examples of resolving merchandising or production issues.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify potential risks early.
• A responsible, focused, and proactive working approach.