Sourcing Merchandiser (Denim)

About the Role The 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 brand. What Youll Do

• 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, RD 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