Merchandising Manager

- Lead all sample development and production activities
- Build up good relationship with buyers and suppliers
- Manage good quality merchandising work internally and enhance team spirit across departments
- Development:
+ Manage the fabric / product / vendor development process in a timely manner (development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/ production & capacity planning to meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards)
+ Partner with mills/vendors and in house designer to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any fabric/product and quality issues pro actively
+ Onboard and train mills/factory and provide training along with supporting the evaluation process
+ Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in fabric/product/vendor development, process management and overall sourcing procedures Develop communication skills to exchange complex information
- Pre Production and Production:
+ Manage Raw Materials PO and stock control
+ Manage work planning with PPC/ sub contractor and production department for on time delivery
+ Work with QA team for risk assessment to manage buyers expectations
+ Monitoring the progress and quality of the work in the merchandising team
+ Manage customer's documentation
+ Manage buyers expectation