OVERVIEW

Merchandiser, Product Development will be responsible for developing the garment samples for the assigned product / style while working closely with the Merchandising teams of the Vendors. As part of product development team s/he will also be providing support in identifying opportunities of cost saving, onboarding new vendors and executing the innovation agenda for the department in the assigned product.

SCOPE:

- Manages vendor orders and relationships for a sub-category.

- Maintains relationships and negotiation with new and current vendor

- Responsible for product development and order placement in efficient and effective manner

- Works with Technical, QA and Mill management team to ensure all commercial decision and standards are met

- Supports category team in problem solving, information sharing and counter sourcing to support best placement plan

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY EXPERIENCES

- Downloads tech pack and BOM

- Works with vendors for development sampling and initial costs

- Manages counter costing; Handling samples; Tracking fit approvals; Tracking lab dips

- Following up with vendor on system-updates

- Manages wear-test samples and tailoring samples

- Ensures Systems are updated with costs and details

- Coordinates MST legacy ID communications for purchase order

- Partners with brand Design, R&D and key suppliers to develop innovative and quality product

- Partners with Mill management, QA and technical teams to resolve fabric or quality issues

- Resolves issues within a timely manner while working to continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures

- Merchandise Sourcing Knowledge - Experience in sample development and with offshore production exposure; in large-sized buying office or trading company

- Planning & Influencing - proven experience in plan, prioritize and influence at all levels

- Drive Results - ability to analyze situations and proactively suggest solutions to meet deliverables

- Learning Agility & Experimentation - demonstrates eagerness to learn and explore new ways of approaching goals

- Effective Communicator & Team Player - proven capability to communicate effectively, verbal and written

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