PD MERCHANDISER

Position:

high-ownership PD Merchandiser

Key Expectations:

Experience:

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critical execution role

buyer confidence, development hit-rate, and bulk conversion

end-to-end product development

clear, actionable PD instructions

sampling, re-sampling, and revisions

production-feasible

on-time PD release

PD TNA discipline

escalate risks

clear, professional, and prompt email communication

design, sampling, sourcing, QA, and vendors

structured updates

all PD activities in ERP

·      No PD activity to be executed outside ERP or without documentation.

development costing

value engineering options

·      Ensure PDs are aligned to buyer target prices and margins.

quality standards, construction specs, and tolerance levels

handmade variability

testing, compliance, and durability requirements

PPC, QA, Production, Sampling, and Vendors

PD trackers

·      On-time PD release % (Target ≥ 95%)

·      Sampling turnaround time adherence

·      Buyer feedback on communication & responsiveness

·      ERP accuracy & real-time updates

·      Development-to-bulk conversion ratio

·      No missed PD timelines without prior escalation

·      No undocumented developments

·      No delayed follow-ups

·      Ownership until PD closure

export home textiles manufacturing

handmade rugs, carpets, bath, bedding, cushions, pillows, or furniture

ERP savvy

Strong communication skills.

·      Excellent written communication & follow-up skills.

·      Strong planning, prioritization, and pressure-handling ability.

·      Understanding of PD process & timelines

·      Experience with handmade / rugs / bath / bedding

·      ERP knowledge & documentation discipline

·      Follow-up approach & escalation handling

·      Buyer email drafting & communication clarity

·      Problem-solving during PD stage

1.     Receive buyer brief → log in ERP within same day

2.     Share PD requirements with design & sampling

3.     Fix PD timelines & update tracker

4.     Daily follow-ups with stakeholders

5.     Update ERP with every movement

6.     Share samples & chase approvals

7.     Close comments → release PD

8.     Escalate delays as per matrix

Deviation from SOP requires Merchandising Manager approval.