Merchandiser Professional (Contract role)
Core
Lead the product development process from specification receipt to commercialization, ensuring cost accuracy, timeline adherence, and quality for assigned apparel categories.
Role type
Senior IC Merchandiser (Apparel Manufacturing)
Builds
Commercialized apparel styles ready for production
Domain
Apparel Manufacturing / Soft Goods
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, Cost negotiation and margin analysis, Sales sample coordination, Factory visit management, Cross-functional team collaboration, Process improvement, Category calendar management, Vendor relationship management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of garment construction techniques, Upstream and downstream apparel business processes, Technical input on new material/product development
Technologies
PDX/LO processes, CSC tracking reports
Responsibilities
Initiate and manage the product development process to ensure successful completion of commercialized styles; Monitor progress to ensure style development is accomplished within established timelines; Execute the costing process and negotiate costs to meet price margin targets; Lead the sales sample process to ensure correct quality and timely delivery for sales meetings; Ensure styles are buy-ready for production; Maintain tracking reports to monitor product development and commercialization progress against calendar timelines; Drive cost competitiveness by investigating product cost savings opportunities; Execute seasonal category calendars and drive improvements in workflow management; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new material and product development; Conduct frequent factory visits to review development, production, and quality assurance issues.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC