Merchandiser (Sports Apparel)

5 years

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Job Description

Job Overview:

Merchandiser with a strong background in sports apparel


Key Responsibilities:


Sourcing & Vendor Development

  • Identify and evaluate suitable vendors for outsourced sportswear production (performance and lifestyle categories).
  • Build and maintain relationships with mills, trim suppliers, and garment manufacturers.
  • Ensure alignment of product specifications with vendor capabilities.

Costing & Negotiation

  • Analyze and benchmark costing structures across vendors and regions.
  • Lead cost negotiations to achieve target margins without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
  • Monitor raw material prices and update costing models accordingly.

Cut-to-Pack Execution

  • Plan and coordinate the cut-to-pack process, ensuring alignment with tech packs, BOMs, and packaging guidelines.
  • Oversee vendor compliance with product specs, trims, and packaging requirements.
  • Ensure final products meet quality, fit, and compliance standards prior to handover.

Cross-functional Coordination

  • Work closely with design, technical, QA, and planning teams for seamless execution of development cycles.
  • Act as the key liaison between internal teams and external vendors for all development and sourcing-related matters.

  • Qualifications & Skills:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, Merchandising, or related field.
    • 3–5 years of experience

       in merchandising in 

      sportswear or performance apparel.

    • Proven expertise in sourcing, costing, and cut-to-pack processes.
    • Strong understanding of fabric types, trims, technical constructions, and compliance requirements for performance apparel.
    • Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple development calendars and vendor timelines.


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