Manager, Marketing & Merchandising

* Foster collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, including buyers, factories, and internal departments to drive business growth. * Architect and execute strategic marketing and merchandising plans to expand knit and woven garment business. * Drive buyer acquisition and retention by sourcing new clients and nurturing existing relationships. * Spearhead buyer communication, managing inquiries, and order confirmations with autonomy. * Analyze technical specifications, costing, and buyer requirements to ensure precise product development. * Negotiate orders, including pricing, MOQ, lead time, and commercial terms, to reach mutually beneficial agreements. * Manage product costing and pricing, ensuring profitability and competitiveness in the market. * Coordinate with sample, production, sourcing, and quality teams to ensure seamless order execution. * Monitor order progress, from development to shipment, to guarantee on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. * Ensure product development aligns with buyer specifications, quality standards, and company policies. * Collaborate with the sourcing team to procure fabrics, trims, and accessories that meet buyer requirements. * Identify potential risks and develop proactive strategies to mitigate delays or quality issues. * Track key milestones, including lab dips, approvals, and production meetings, to ensure timely completion. * Ensure compliance with buyer requirements, product standards, and company policies, maintaining a high level of quality and integrity. * Conduct market research, analyzing trends, pricing benchmarks, and competitor activity to inform business decisions. * Develop and present reports on order status, business growth, and performance, providing actionable insights. * Lead and develop the merchandising team, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and overall performance. * Maintain strong internal coordination, working closely with departments such as IE, Planning, Production, QA, and Commercial. * Resolve claims, disputes, and customer feedback in a professional and timely manner, prioritizing customer satisfaction.