Merchandiser
Core
Manage multi-customer accounts and product categories, leading communication with clients and suppliers to negotiate prices, lead times, and margins while ensuring quality and packaging requirements are met.
Role type
Senior Merchandiser (Sourcing & Supply Chain)
Builds
B2B business operations for fashion retail clients
Domain
Fashion Retail / Textile Sourcing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Multi-account management, supplier negotiation, price negotiation, lead time management, quality control, local/regional sourcing, market intelligence, full merchandising process knowledge, technical textile knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with trading companies, aggressive sourcing ability, ability to work with small & medium size orders, ability to visit suppliers regularly
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage multi-customer accounts and product categories independently; Lead direct communication with clients after order confirmation; Lead price negotiation and communication with suppliers; Actively visit suppliers to assess competences and activities; Conduct local/regional sourcing and market intelligence to propose innovative products and facilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC