Merchandise Manager

The Merchandising Manager is responsible for executing the sourcing and buying strategies defined by the Sourcing Buying Managers for the European region. Your role includes ensuring that products meet organizational specifications and collaborating with Merchandisers and Senior Merchandisers to achieve business KPIs. You will review quotations and samples, collaborate with other country Merchandiser Managers, and provide insight on costing and capacity planning. In addition, you will work closely with suppliers to enhance competitiveness, visit suppliers regularly to stay updated on their activities, and identify new suppliers aligned with company goals. Your responsibilities also involve providing sourcing and market intelligence, ensuring capacity availability, and updating the Sourcing Manager on country development and performance. As a Merchandising Manager, you will develop your team's capabilities, implement vendor management projects, and support sustainability, environmental, and social targets. Collaboration with stakeholders to improve global supply chain processes, execute fabric strategy, and ensure successful closure of claims with vendors are also part of your role. Additionally, you will promote fair business behavior, uphold social compliance, and handle other duties as assigned by the Leadership. To excel in this position, you should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, technical knowledge, and product development expertise. Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required, while knowledge of French is a plus. A Higher Diploma in Textile or a university degree is preferred. Key competencies for this role include developing others, fostering teamwork, results orientation, customer orientation, initiative, ethics, integrity, influencing, problem-solving, communication, and cross-cultural competence. Your performance will be evaluated based on organization skills, sustainability KPIs, price management, quality, on-time delivery, supplier compliance, customer satisfaction, and project implementation success rate. If you believe you are a suitable candidate for this position, please share your updated resume with employment.service@ifcci.org.in. Your expertise and dedication will play a crucial role in driving the success of our merchandising operations in Europe.,