Merchandiser

* Spearhead merchandising operations, driving projects from initial inquiry to final shipment and ensuring seamless execution. * Foster strong relationships with buyers through proactive communication, addressing product development, pricing, and shipment updates. * Architect product development timelines, overseeing sampling, costing, and bulk production to meet buyer requirements. * Negotiate and secure favorable terms with buyers and suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules, and order details. * Develop and maintain accurate costing sheets, consumption sheets, and price quotations to inform business decisions. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including factories, production teams, suppliers, and quality departments, to ensure efficient order fulfillment. * Drive production planning and monitoring, ensuring on-time shipment and meeting buyer deadlines. * Source high-quality materials, including fabrics, trims, and accessories, that meet buyer specifications and standards. * Manage the approval process for lab dips, fit samples, PP samples, size sets, and shipment samples, ensuring timely and accurate feedback. * Champion product quality and compliance, conducting regular checks to ensure adherence to requirements throughout production. * Provide transparent and regular updates to buyers on production status, addressing potential issues and concerns promptly. * Analyze key performance indicators, including order profitability, production risks, and delivery performance, to inform strategic decisions. * Partner with commercial and logistics teams to facilitate shipping documentation and export procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations. * Maintain meticulous records, including merchandising documents, reports, and order records, to support business operations. * Resolve production, quality, or shipment-related issues efficiently and professionally, minimizing delays and disruptions. * Mentor and guide junior merchandisers, providing support and expertise to enhance their skills and performance. * Conduct market research and analysis, staying up-to-date on fabric trends, pricing, and competitor activity to drive business growth. * Ensure adherence to company policies, buyer requirements, and ethical sourcing standards, promoting a culture of compliance and responsibility. * Represent the organization in buyer meetings, factory visits, and production review meetings, fostering strong relationships and driving business outcomes.