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
Job Summary
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.
Partners with brand Design, R&D and key suppliers to develop innovative and quality product and resolves issues within a timely manner while working to continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures.
Matching Summary
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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Garment sample development
Vendor merchandising collaboration
Cost saving identification
New vendor onboarding
Innovation agenda execution
Counter costing management
Nice-to-have
Continuous process improvement
Eagerness to learn
Proactive problem solving
Effective team player
Key Requirements
Merchandise sourcing knowledge
Sample development experience
Offshore production exposure
Experience in large buying office or trading company