Assistant Merchandiser - Merchandising (Fashion Retail - Sailor)

* Drive tech pack review and pre-costing analysis by scrutinizing allocated documents, samples, and patterns to ensure accuracy and consistency, and resolving discrepancies through collaborative efforts with designers. * Spearhead fabric and accessories sourcing by exploring new market opportunities, recommending innovative materials, and cultivating a robust supplier network to secure optimal quality and pricing. * Architect value addition development by identifying and onboarding new suppliers, contributing creative ideas, and fostering transparent communication between designers and suppliers to enhance product design and quality. * Lead TNA management and on-time delivery by orchestrating pre-production meetings, maintaining schedules, and monitoring critical milestones to meet deadlines, while ensuring seamless collaboration with production teams. * Manage work order, purchase order, and billing operations by preparing and processing accurate documents, defining terms and conditions, and ensuring timely execution and payment processing through organized database management. * Foster sustainable relationships with suppliers by conducting regular facility visits, negotiating quality, delivery, and pricing, and staying abreast of market trends and material testing standards to inform sourcing decisions. * Oversee inventory management by checking in-house stock before sourcing externally, ensuring alignment with style requirements and quality standards, and maintaining a strong supplier network to support business objectives.