Merchandiser-Garments/Hometextiles/Knitted/Woven

**Job Description:** **Role Overview:** As a Junior Merchandiser at Cotton Concepts, you will be specializing in Garments, Textiles, Home Textiles, Knitted, and Woven products. Your primary focus will be on market research, product development, and buyer communication within the home textiles sector. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and monitor production timelines in collaboration with suppliers to ensure timely product delivery. - Conduct thorough market research to inform design and product innovation strategies. - Engage in ongoing communication with buyers, ensuring all product specifications meet customer expectations. - Manage and resolve any product-related issues that may arise during production or post-delivery. - Collaborate with design and production teams to align on upcoming product launches. - Analyze sales data and competitor activities to refine and improve merchandising strategies. - Negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery terms with suppliers to optimize the supply chain. - Prepare detailed reports on merchandising activities, market trends, and product performance. **Qualifications Required:** - Proven experience in product development, ensuring new textile products meet market and quality standards (Mandatory skill). - Proficiency in market research to identify and act upon emerging trends and opportunities (Mandatory skill). - Sound negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers and buyers (Mandatory skill). - Ability to perform trend analysis to keep products competitive and innovative. - Experience with email buyer communication to facilitate smooth, professional interactions. - Excellent communication skills for effective marketing of home textile products. - Strong understanding of customer requirements to tailor product offerings effectively. ,