Sourcing Merchandiser Apparel

Role Overview: You will be responsible for leading the apparel sourcing and merchandising function with 8-10 years of experience, including 3-5 years of managerial experience in Mens, Ladies, and Kids categories. Your role will involve developing seasonal sourcing plans, coordinating with designers and vendors, analyzing sales projections, managing vendor relationships, overseeing product development and costing, ensuring production and quality assurance, staying updated on market trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: - Develop seasonal sourcing plans in alignment with design, sales, and business targets. - Collaborate with supplier and sales teams to analyze past trends and forecast demand for each category. - Ensure timely availability of new collections based on trends and customer preferences. - Work with designers and vendors to translate ideas into commercially viable products. - Ensure designs meet quality standards, cost parameters, and delivery timelines. - Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and sales data to forecast demand accurately. - Prepare sales projections for each category and adjust sourcing strategies as required. - Monitor category-wise sales performance to identify areas of improvement. - Identify, onboard, and manage vendors to ensure high-quality production and timely deliveries. - Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors for long-term collaboration. - Develop new vendor partnerships to expand sourcing options and reduce dependency on existing suppliers. - Ensure vendors adhere to ethical practices, compliance standards, and quality norms. - Oversee sampling and approvals for all categories. - Ensure product costs are competitive and within planned budgets without compromising on quality. - Monitor production schedules and ensure timely handover to the supply chain. - Conduct quality checks during production and pre-shipment inspections to maintain standards. - Stay updated on global fashion trends, fabric innovations, and competitive landscape. - Leverage market insights to make informed sourcing and product decisions. - Liaise with the marketing, retail, and sales teams to ensure alignment in product offerings. - Communicate effectively with internal teams to address challenges and bottlenecks. - Prepare regular reports on sourcing, costs, vendor performance, and production status. - Maintain accurate documentation for audits and compliance purposes. Qualification Required: - Bachelors degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Merchandising, Textile Engineering, or Business Management. Additional Company Details: The company offers a competitive salary range of 4.80-5 LPA. Interested candidates can share their resumes at jobopening@amartex.com.,