Senior Merchandiser
Core
Oversee end-to-end product development, costing, and delivery for apparel and accessories, managing factory relationships and quality.
Role type
Senior Merchandiser (Apparel)
Builds
Apparel and accessories products
Domain
Fashion retail / Garment manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Garment manufacturing process knowledge, Price negotiation, Factory coordination, Sampling management, Compliance coordination, Critical path management, Supplier collaboration, Quality monitoring, Costing, MS Excel
Preferred skills
Denim product expertise, Multi-tasking, Detail orientation
Technologies
MS Excel, Adobe products
Responsibilities
Oversee product development, costing, and price negotiations; Conduct regular factory visits to monitor samples, fabrics, trims, and sewing line planning; Manage sampling approval processes and fabric submissions; Monitor T&A (WIP) for timely delivery and accurate reporting; Coordinate with buyers and suppliers on prices, quantities, and timescales; Ensure timely factory space bookings and shipping documentation; Work with compliance teams on FE renewals and corrective action plans; Track critical paths and forecast delays to ensure on-time delivery; Oversee production at assigned factories and maintain communication with QA departments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC