Merchandiser

Key Responsibilities

1. Buyer Communication & Development Management

• Act as the primary point of contact between buyers and internal teams.
  
• Understand buyer briefs, mood boards, packaging needs, and compliance requirements.
  
• Share timely updates, approvals, and information with buyers professionally.
  

2. Sampling & Product Development

• Create spec sheets, BOMs, costing sheets, and internal development briefs.
  
• Coordinate with design, sampling, wood, metal, enamel, finishing & QC teams.
  
• Ensure all samples meet buyer expectations in quality, size, finish, and branding.
  
• Manage sample timelines, reworks, and dispatches.
  

3. Costing & Pricing

• Prepare accurate costings based on material, labour, finish, hardware, packaging, and logistics.
  
• Work with finance and production to finalise price structures.
  

4. Order Management

• Prepare PI/PO confirmations and ensure accuracy of order details.
  
• Coordinate with planning, production & QA teams for timely execution.
  
• Track order progress, approvals, and milestones.
  

5. Packaging & Labelling

• Work on packaging artworks, labels, barcode placements, inserts, and carton specs.
  
• Ensure compliance with buyer guidelines (MOQ, carton tests, FSC, Lacey Act info, etc.).
  

6. Documentation & Follow-Ups

• Maintain trackers for sampling, orders, dispatches, costing, and development.
  
• Prepare shipment details with the export documentation team when required.
  
• Manage approvals for shade cards, finishing samples, and pre-production samples.
  

7. Quality Coordination

• Work closely with QC teams to ensure product quality aligns with buyer standards.
  
• Handle on-ground checks for critical items and assist in solving issues.
  

Skills Required

• Strong communication skills (written & verbal).
  
• Good hand on Excel, Word, email communication, and documentation.
  
• Understanding of wooden & handicraft manufacturing processes.
  
• Knowledge of global retail compliance (drop tests, finish approvals, packaging rules).
  
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
  
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple buyers/orders at once.
  

Why Work With Senses Lifestyle

• Work with top international retailers and high-volume export buyers.
  
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented workplace.
  
• Exposure to innovative designs, materials & global trends.
  
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities.