Senior Merchandiser

Job Description

Position:
Senior Merchandiser

Position Type:
Permanent

Experience:

8 - 10 years of relevant experience in Apparel (Knits+ Woven)

Location:

Gurgaon

Skills:

Apparel Merchandising, Cost Negotiation, Sample Development, Production, TNA, Vendor Coordination, Customer Coordination

Roles And Responsibilities

Understand customer needs and requirements and develop an effective sourcing strategy.
Studying and Sharing Product Packs to work on new developments and costing.
Price negotiation, sourcing suppliers to meet requirements and advance cost-effectiveness.
Distributing new inspiration samples across factories for new developments and follow-up.
First-time reviews of development samples to be sent to end customers ensuring aesthetics, packaging, and information are correct.
Responsible for Weekly sample development tracking chart.
Liaise with Cross-Functional teams for Product Development.
Monitor and follow up on all the developments to adhere to customer’s requirements on time.
Thorough understanding of the Production flow process.
Liaise with factories and quality teams for risk analysis, PPMs, and production processes.
Travel to factories based on business needs.

Desired Candidate Profile

Sharp business acumen, ability to understand the parts of the business and align it with the people plan.
Willing to travel.
Ability to build strong relationships.
Works comfortably under pressure or dealing with ambiguity.
Strong product and material knowledge with good development skills.
Experience/ exposure in complex work environments.
Attention to detail and a sharp bend of mind.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Early joining preferred.

Education:

Graduated/Post graduated in Fashion & Apparel
Candidates from Delhi-NCR will be preferred.