Sr Sourcing Merchandiser

About the Role

The Senior/Merchandiser, Product Development will be responsible for developing the garment samples for the assigned product / style while working closely with the Merchandising teams of the Vendors. As part of product development team s/he will also be providing support in identifying opportunities of cost saving, onboarding new vendors and executing the innovation agenda for the department in the assigned brand.

What You'll Do

• Downloads tech pack and BOM • Works with vendors for development sampling and initial costs
• Manages counter costing; Handling samples; Tracking fit approvals; Tracking lab dips
• Following up with vendor on system-updates
• Manages wear-test samples and tailoring samples
• Ensures Systems are updated with costs and details
• Coordinates MST legacy ID communications for purchase order
• Partners with brand Design, R&D and key suppliers to develop innovative and quality product
• Partners with Mill management, QA and technical teams to resolve fabric or quality issues
• Resolves issues within a timely manner while working to continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures

Who You Are

• Merchandise Sourcing Knowledge – Experience in sample development and with offshore production exposure; in large-sized buying office or trading company

• Planning & Influencing – proven experience in plan, prioritize and influence at all levels

• Drive Results – ability to analyze situations and proactively suggest solutions to meet deliverables

• Learning Agility & Experimentation – demonstrates eagerness to learn and explore new ways of approaching goals

• Effective Communicator & Team Player - proven capability to communicate effectively, verbal and written