Here is what you need to know about the job: Job Description Position: Senior Merchandiser Position Type : Permanent Experience: 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in Apparel (Kids wear) Location: Tirupur Skills: Apparel Merchandising, Cost Negotiation, Sample Development, Production, TNA, Vendor Coordination, Customer coordination Roles and Responsibilities Understand customer needs and requirements and develop an effective sourcing strategy. Studying and Sharing Product Packs to work on new developments and costing. Price negotiation, sourcing suppliers to meet requirements and advance cost-effectiveness. Distributing new inspiration samples across factories for new developments and follow-up. First-time reviews of development samples to be sent to end customers ensuring aesthetics, packaging, and information are correct. Responsible for Weekly sample development tracking chart. Liaise with Cross-Functional teams for Product Development. Information flow to factories, Global sourcing offices, and customers. Monitor and follow up on all the developments to adhere to customer’s requirements on time. Thorough understanding of the Production flow process. Close Production TNSs with factories and follow through execution. Liaise with factories and quality teams for risk analysis, PPMs, and production processes. Travel to factories based on business needs. Desired Candidate Profile Sharp business acumen, ability to understand the parts of the business and align it with the people plan. Willing to travel. Ability to build strong relationships. Works comfortably under pressure or dealing with ambiguity. Strong product and material knowledge with good development skills. Experience/ exposure in complex work environments. Attention to detail and a sharp bend of mind. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Early joining preferred. Education: Graduated/Post graduated in Fashion & Apparel Candidates from Tirupur will be preferred. To know more about us please visit https://www.lifung.com/ If this sounds like you, Apply Now! As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Show more Show less