Merchandising Manager

Role: Merchandising Manager

Location: Coimbatore- India

Duration: Permanent

JOB DESCIRPTIONS:

Product development

• Manage related products development - market sample tracking, T&A management and provide sample options for meeting due dates

• Familiar with product raw materials and constructions, and understand product development process to allow effective negotiation with vendors

• Follow up with vendors on sample development/lab dips/graphic submissions to meet due dates

Pre-production & Vendor relationship Management

• Collaborate with vendors, cross-functional teams and counterparts in the HK & US offices

• Pre-production approvals management

• Manage vendor relationships and resolve vendor related issues in a timely manner

System maintenance and Data Analysis

• Facilitate data maintenance in different systems such as PLM, Intellimas to manage daily activities

• Analyze and present data for management decision

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Apparel Merchandising / Technology with at least 10 years’ experience in garment industry and 5 years in managerial position

• Possess relevant experience in buying/ sourcing office, familiar with US market, baby/children wear

• Strong capability of Product Life Cycle management to lead the team to drive results and continuous improvement

• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, strategic thinking mindset and system savvy

• Good English communication and presentation skills