Merchandisers

- Coordinate/liaise with domestic and international company departments (Sales, Product Development, Design/sample making, QA) for purpose of new product development and existing product modifications.
- Coordinate/liaise with company departments (Purchasing, Product Development, QA) and vendors for purpose of sourcing materials for new product development as well as existing production.
- Develop and Maintain strong business relationships with vendors for product development, costing and production
- Seek new vendors/suppliers of fabrics, trims, hardware, value added services (i.e. embroidery, printing, molding etc...), accessories, production equipment, etc...
- Seek new processes/equipment to enable new product development and enhancement of production capacity/capability.
- Coordinate/liaise with domestic and international departments on product quotes. Ensure quotes are issued in a timely manner.
- Coordinate/liaise with domestic/international departments and vendors on samples (product, swatches, print, lab dips, etc...). Ensure timely submission of samples.
- Provide status updates and reports on product development, sourcing and costing activities.
- Coordinate for/with SC when/if required.
- Support QC/QA to verify production meets standard and customers approval sample.
- Support QC/QA for incoming material inspections to confirm quality as per customer approved sample.
- Product specifications manager.
- Manage and coordinate pre-production meetings.