Sr. Merchandiser will report to the Manager and will be a key player in Product Development implementing sourcing strategy such as vendor migration and responsiveness. The role would also be responsible in all aspects of sampling, costing negotiation, order placement, etc. The role will provide expertise and support in effective capacity planning from raw material to garment production. The role requires a strong sweater knowledge and the proven ability to build and sustain relationships with the vendors in region.

What you'll do

• Manages product development to bulk order placement
• Maintains relationships and negotiation with new and current vendors
• Responsible for sample follow up in efficient and effective manner
• Responsible for cost negotiation and provide cost options to hit AUC target
• Works with R&D team, Technical and QA to ensure all commercial decision and standards are met
• Partners with R&D team in problem solving, information sharing and counter sourcing to support best placement plan
• Managing Development Testing
• Work with mills and vendors on innovation / development
• Manages costing, development sample tracking
• Following up with vendors on system updates in all terms of order placement and costing etc
• Execution based on vendor sourcing strategy
• Partners with brand PD to develop quality products
• Follow up garment development testing, partner with R&D, O4 and technical team to support on quality issue solving
• Resolves issues within a timely manner while working to processes and procedures

Who you are

• Sweater Sourcing Knowledge - experience in Sweater development exposure to large sized buying office.
• Business Acumen - Experience in handling vendors of different country of origins, strong communication and negotiation skills
• Collaboration - Flexible mindset to present and provide options
• Problem Solver - Demonstrated ability to solve or appropriately escalate challenges