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About the Role
The Senior 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 You'll 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, 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